T.N. govt. allocates monthly maintenance fund of ₹1,000 to 12,646 VAO offices

The Tamil Nadu government has allocated a monthly maintenance fund of ₹1,000 to 12,646 Village Administrative Officer (VAO) offices across the state, with an annual expenditure of ₹15.18 crore. This allocation, announced by Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management K.A. Sengottaiyan in the Assembly on August 17, will be used for enhancing amenities at VAO offices, including the provision of drinking water, seating, ramps for persons with disabilities, and other facilities for citizens availing various services.

The fund, which will be credited to the VAOs' salaries under the maintenance allowance head, has been allocated ₹8.85 crore for the period from September 2026 to March 2027.

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