Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin announced on Saturday that state govt will cover the 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) charges for projects executed by MLAs under the Constituency Development Scheme (MLACDS).
This decision addresses concerns that the tax was hindering development work. Each MLA receives 3 crore annually to improve infrastructure and create durable assets in their constituencies.

The decision came in response to requests from MLAs, including Congress MLA Durai Chandrasekhar, to increase the fund allocation. “TN allocates more funds for the constituency development fund of its MLAs. After the introduction of GST, several MLAs noted that 18% GST levied on work under the CDS was impacting the implementation,” Stalin said, adding the state would bear the GST to ensure constituency development work would not be affected. TNN