Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has announced a series of measures aimed at helping legislators travel across their constituencies and respond more effectively to public grievances.
New support for MLAs
Among the measures announced is a vehicle for legislators along with a monthly vehicle allowance of ₹75,000. The support is intended to make it easier for MLAs to travel within their constituencies and interact directly with residents.
Vijay said the measures would help legislators remain accessible to people and respond to local issues more efficiently.
Focus on public grievances
The Chief Minister said elected representatives need to maintain regular contact with people, particularly when addressing problems related to public services and local development.
The proposed support is aimed at strengthening this connection by providing MLAs with resources required for frequent travel and constituency-level engagement.
The announcement comes as the Tamil Nadu government seeks to improve mechanisms for addressing public grievances and ensuring that issues raised by residents reach the administration.
Measures draw public attention
The decision to provide vehicles and a substantial travel-related allowance to legislators is expected to attract discussion over the use of public funds and the need to ensure that the facilities serve their stated purpose.
The government has maintained that the measures are intended to support elected representatives in carrying out their responsibilities and reaching people across their constituencies.