New Car, Driver Allowance, Health Cover: CM Vijay’s Big Perks Package For Tamil Nadu MLAs

Last Updated:August 19, 2026, 11:16 IST

Vijay said that the measures were aimed at helping legislators travel more easily across their constituencies, address public grievances and monitor government projects.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. (Image: X)

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday announced a new set of facilities for all 234 MLAs, including government vehicles, a monthly allowance of Rs 75,000 for fuel, drivers and maintenance, and Rs 25,000 a month to hire an assistant.

Making the announcement under Rule 110 in the Assembly, the Chief Minister said that the measures were aimed at helping legislators travel more easily across their constituencies, address public grievances and monitor government projects.

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Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay stated that the new benefits, which include government vehicles, a monthly allowance for fuel, drivers, and maintenance, and funds to hire an assistant, are intended to help legislators travel more easily within their constituencies, address public grievances, and monitor government projects.

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