**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu, published in the Government Gazette on July 16, 2025. It announces amendments to the Tamil Nadu Legislators' (Medical Attendance and Treatment to Former Members) Rules, 1982, increasing the medical allowance for former members. The amendments are deemed to have taken effect on April 1, 2024.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Subject:** Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Legislators' (Medical Attendance and Treatment to Former Members) Rules, 1982.
* **Effective Date:** The amendments are deemed effective as of April 1, 2024.
* **Amendment Details:**
* The medical allowance for former members is increased from Rs. 75,000/- to Rs. 1,00,000/- per financial year.
* This change is reflected in both the first proviso to sub-rule (2) of rule 3 and in Form 'C' of the APPENDIX under the "Certificate" heading.
**Impact Analysis**
**Former Members of the Tamil Nadu Legislature**
* **Impact:** Increase in the medical allowance they are entitled to receive annually.
* **Action Required:** Familiarize themselves with the updated rules and allowance amount, and ensure any related claims reflect the new allowance.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Payment of Salaries Act, 1951: Act authorizing amendments to medical benefits for former legislators.
Tamil Nadu Legislators' (Medical Attendance and Treatment to Former Members) Rules, 1982: Rules being amended regarding medical benefits for former legislators, increasing the medical allowance.
Chennai: Location where the document was printed and published.