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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay announces official vehicles and allowances for MLAs to address public grievances

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday announced that MLAs in the state will get a government vehicle and a monthly allowance of Rs one lakh--all for transparent, good governance.

Among a series of announcements made on the floor of the Assembly, Vijay also increased the medical insurance cover to Rs 25 lakh per annum from the current Rs 5 lakh under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme. Medical and surgical treatment services for transgender individuals will be additionally provided at seven government medical college hospitals, he said.

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