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CM Vijay Boosts MLA Perks: New Cars & Rs 75,000 Monthly for Expenses
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Moneycontrol•19-08-2026, 10:59
CM Vijay Boosts MLA Perks: New Cars & Rs 75,000 Monthly for Expenses
- •Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announced new cars for all MLAs to facilitate constituency travel and address public concerns.
- •Each MLA will receive Rs 75,000 monthly for driver's salary and other car-related expenses.
- •The announcement followed a request from VCK MLA Jothimani for logistical support for legislators.
- •The state government also allocated Rs 351 crore to expand student capacity in government medical colleges, creating 6,098 additional seats across various medical and paramedical courses.
- •A new 400-bed multi-speciality hospital will be established in Perambalur at an estimated cost of Rs 300 crore.
Key Questions Answered
The provision of new cars for MLAs, along with a monthly allowance of 75,000 rupees for driver, fuel, and maintenance, and an additional 25,000 rupees for an assistant, will impact state finances by increasing expenditure.
In addition to new cars and a monthly allowance of Rs 75,000 for car-related expenses, Tamil Nadu MLAs will also receive Rs 25,000 per month for an assistant's salary.
