“Over the past five years, sugarcane cultivation has declined from 100% to 30%. If this trend continues, TN may be forced to import sugar from Maharashtra.” – Minister Aadhav Arjuna
“The alliance with the PMK was the reason for the AIADMK’s victory in the northern districts. In seven districts of TN, the AIADMK has won only three constituencies.” – C.V.Shanmugam
A Bill to amend the Value Added Tax Act to impose a new Environmental and Social Welfare Tax on alcoholic beverages has been passed by the TN Legislative Assembly.
The TN Govt allocates Rs.264.14 crore for drug prevention and control.
In a press conference at Ooty, Anti Corruption Forum’s legal advisor Murasoli Maran of Koodalur has warned of legal action against Ooty Corporation Commissioner and district revenue officer for contempt of court orders wherein they failed to evict unauthorised occupants of corporation quarters. The quarters which were meant for sanitary workers are being occupied by others and no action has been taken to evict them