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Every Government Order issued by the TVK government under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay since 10 May 2026 — what each order does, which department issued it, and whether it has been delivered.

61Orders tracked
29Delivered
27In force
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LATEST G.O.No.61
9 September 2026 · Public Works

New Integrated Assembly-Secretariat Complex — In-Principle Approval, Pattinapakkam Location

Government Order granting in-principle approval for the new integrated Legislative Assembly and Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam (Foreshore Estate), Mylapore, Chennai. Land: 25.55 acres (Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Greater Chennai Corporation and Revenue Department). Built-up area: ~20 lakh sq ft. Estimated cost: ~₹1,200 crore. Announced under Rule 110 on September 3, 2026.

29Delivered
27In force
3Announced
2Pending

September 20261 order
G.O.(Ms) No.619 September 2026Announced

New Integrated Assembly-Secretariat Complex — In-Principle Approval, Pattinapakkam Location

Government Order granting in-principle approval for the new integrated Legislative Assembly and Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam (Foreshore Estate), Mylapore, Chennai. Land: 25.55 acres (Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Greater Chennai Corporation and Revenue Department). Built-up area: ~20 lakh sq ft. Estimated cost: ~₹1,200 crore. Announced under Rule 110 on September 3, 2026.

InfrastructurePublic Works
August 202611 orders
G.O.(Ms) No.6031 August 2026Delivered

Aavin Milk Procurement Price Raised to ₹44/Litre — Second Hike in 12 Days

Second hike in 12 days: ₹41 to ₹44 per litre. Cumulative ₹6 rise since Aug 19. Incentive ₹3 to ₹5 per litre. Annual outlay ₹720 crore for 3.16 lakh producers.

WelfareAnimal Husbandry
G.O.(Ms) No.5931 August 2026Announced

1,600 MW Supercritical Thermal Power Plant, Thoothukudi — ₹20,800 Crore (PPP)

New supercritical thermal plant replacing five aging 210 MW units (operational since 1979). PPP model. Net addition: 550 MW.

InfrastructureEnergy
G.O.(Ms) No.5831 August 2026Announced

Tamil Nadu Transmission Improvement Scheme — ₹33,066 Crore

196 new substations and approximately 15,000 km of new power transmission lines to strengthen the grid statewide. Largest single infrastructure allocation of the TVK government.

InfrastructureEnergy
G.O.(Ms) No.5724 August 2026Delivered

Vettri Payanam — Free Bus Travel Expanded to Express, Mofussil and Hill Routes

From October 2, 2026 (Gandhi Jayanti), free travel extended to Express, LSS, Deluxe and ordinary mofussil/hill-route government buses. No income ceiling, no journey limit. Transgender persons included. Estimated cost: ₹6,000 crore annually.

WelfareTransport
G.O.(Ms) No.5624 August 2026Delivered

Annapoorani Super Six — 3 Free LPG Cylinders per Year for 1.30 Crore Families

Three free LPG cylinders per year via DBT reimbursement to female heads of eligible households (income ₹2.5 lakh, EWS, small/marginal farmers, differently-abled families). 1.30 crore families covered at ₹4,000 crore annually. Commences Pongal 2027.

WelfareCivil Supplies
G.O.(Ms) No.5524 August 2026Delivered

Parandur Airport Project Cancelled — Alternative Site to Be Identified

CM Vijay announced in the Assembly that the proposed ₹27,400-crore greenfield airport at Parandur, Kancheepuram district, is abandoned. Over 1,000 families and large tracts of agricultural land would have been affected. Government to identify an alternative site with minimal disruption.

AdministrationInfrastructure
G.O.(Ms) No.5419 August 2026Delivered

Official Vehicles and Monthly Allowance for All 234 MLAs

All 234 MLAs to receive official vehicles and a monthly constituency allowance to support travel and public work.

AdministrationLegislature
G.O.(Ms) No.5319 August 2026Delivered

Milk Procurement Price Raised by ₹3 per Litre

Aavin procurement price raised from ₹38 to ₹41 per litre, benefiting 3.16 lakh producers at ₹360 crore additional annual cost.

WelfareAnimal Husbandry
G.O.(Ms) No.5219 August 2026Delivered

CMCHIS Coverage Raised from ₹5 Lakh to ₹25 Lakh; ₹300 Cr Hospital for Perambur

Annual health cover raised fivefold. A 400-bed hospital announced for Perambur at ₹300 crore. Transgender medical services extended to seven government hospitals.

WelfareHealth
G.O.(Ms) No.5117 August 2026Delivered

Presenceless Registration — Property Documents Registered Fully Online

First-sale documents for plots and flats now registered entirely online without visiting a Sub-Registrar office.

AdministrationRegistration
G.O.(Ms) No.5017 August 2026Delivered

Crop Loan Waiver Expanded — Full Waiver Up to ₹75,000

Third expansion of the scheme. Cooperative loans up to ₹75,000 fully waived; total relief ₹6,220 crore for 13.34 lakh farmers.

WelfareAgriculture
July 20268 orders
G.O.(Ms) No.4921 July 2026Delivered

V. Siva Appointed Chairman, Tamil Nadu Housing Board

Appoints V. Siva, TVK's Chennai North district secretary who had earlier stepped aside from the Perambur constituency to make way for CM Vijay, as Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board, succeeding DMK's Poochi Murugan.

AdministrationHousing & Urban Development
G.O.(Ms) No.4820 July 2026In force

Biogas Plants Ordered Statewide — DPRs Approved for 5 Districts

Following a review of the 100-tonne-per-day Chetpet biogas facility, CM Vijay directed officials to establish biogas plants across Tamil Nadu and approved preparation of Detailed Project Reports for similar facilities in Vellore, Erode, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Tiruppur.

AdministrationMunicipal Administration / Environment
G.O.(Ms) No.4717 July 2026Delivered

Surprise Hostel Inspection — Corrective Action Directed at Saidapet

CM Vijay made an unannounced visit to the M.C. Rajah Adi Dravidar Hostel in Saidapet, heard student complaints about food quality and facilities, and directed officials to take immediate corrective action.

WelfareSocial Welfare / Adi Dravidar Welfare
G.O.(Ms) No.4616 July 2026Delivered

Anti-Bribery WhatsApp Helpline Launched — Mandatory Notice Boards Statewide

Chief Secretary N. Sai Kumar directed every government office, board and public sector undertaking to display bilingual anti-bribery notice boards carrying DVAC contact details, including a dedicated WhatsApp number (94981 80936) for citizens to report bribe demands with evidence. The helpline received over 500 calls on its first day.

Law & OrderVigilance & Anti-Corruption
G.O.(Ms) No.4514 July 2026In force

Statewide Ration Card Distribution Programme Launched

CM Vijay launched a statewide ration card distribution programme, personally handing over the first batch of cards to eligible beneficiaries in Perambur. Aims to extend PDS coverage to previously unregistered eligible households across Tamil Nadu.

WelfareFood, Consumer Protection & Civil Supplies
G.O.(Ms) No.442 July 2026In force

Month-Long Department-Wise Performance Review Launched — All Tamil Nadu Departments

CM Vijay launched a comprehensive month-long review of all Tamil Nadu government departments. Each department assessed for performance against targets, welfare delivery, budget utilisation and project implementation. Findings will inform the upcoming Budget Session.

GovernanceCMO / All Departments
G.O.(Ms) No.432 July 2026In force

School Curriculum Design Committee Reconstituted — Former ISRO Scientist Dr. M. Annadurai as Chairman

CM Vijay announced reconstituted School Curriculum Design Committee with Dr. M. Annadurai (former ISRO Satellite Centre Director, Chandrayaan Project Director) as Chairman. Aims to modernise TN school curriculum with STEM focus, Tamil culture and 21st-century skills.

EducationSchool Education
G.O.(Ms) No.421 July 2026In force

CM Vijay Writes to PM Modi — Rejects VB-GRAMG 60:40 Funding Formula

CM Vijay formally wrote to PM Modi opposing the Centre's VB-GRAMG scheme effective July 1, 2026. Demanded: 100% Centre funding for wages, 75:25 ratio for materials, dynamic agricultural season decisions by Collectors, inclusion of state housing schemes, decentralised approvals, and retention of Mahatma Gandhi's name.

WelfareFinance / Rural Development
June 202625 orders
G.O.(Ms) No.4130 June 2026In force

Migrant Worker Registration — All Unregistered Migrant Workers to be Enumerated

All unregistered migrant workers in Tamil Nadu to be identified and registered. Labour department ordered to conduct district-wise enumeration drive. Aimed at extending welfare scheme coverage to migrant workforce.

WelfareLabour
G.O.(Ms) No.4030 June 2026In force

Drug-Free Tamil Nadu Orders — Singappen Task Force Expanded · Sand Mining Ban Enforced

CM Vijay ordered: "Punish offenders regardless of their power or connections." Sand mining crackdown across all districts. Singappen Task Force expanded for drug enforcement. Zero-tolerance order issued.

Law & OrderHome / Mines
G.O.(Ms) No.3929 June 2026In force

First-Ever Collectors Conference — 43 Issues · 28 Departments · All 38 Districts

Historic two-day Collectors Conference (June 29–30) at Naamakkal Kavignar Maligai Secretariat. CS M. Sai Kumar, DGP Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal presided. 43 governance issues reviewed across 28 departments in 3 sessions. Awards to top-performing District Collectors.

GovernanceCMO / All Districts
G.O.(Ms) No.3828 June 2026In force

Pulse Polio Immunisation Drive — 52.91 Lakh Children · 43,051 Booths · 38 Districts

State-wide Pulse Polio drive activated. CM Vijay personally administered oral polio drops at Palavakkam, Chennai. 137 UPHC centres across 15 Chennai zones. 43,051 booths activated across all 38 districts.

WelfareHealth / NHM
G.O.(Ms) No.3725 June 2026In force

Anti-Drug Anthem "Un Thalai Nimira" — Officially Released Under CM Vijay's Direction

Anti-drug anthem composed by SS Thaman, lyrics by Vivek. Released by SDAT under Minister Aadhav Arjuna. Anthem drives Drug-Free Tamil Nadu campaign across schools and public spaces.

WelfareSDAT / Social Welfare
G.O.(Ms) No.3624 June 2026In force

Thaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam — 1 Gram Gold Ring for Every Govt Hospital Newborn

Every child born in a Tamil Nadu government hospital receives a 1 gram gold ring. ₹755.83 crore annual budget. Eligibility from June 22, 2026. Formal launch September 15, 2026.

WelfareHealth & Family Welfare
G.O.(Ms) No.3523 June 2026In force

By-Election Notification Preparation — 6 Vacant Assembly Constituencies

Six seats vacant: Tiruchirappalli East (Vijay resigned) + five AIADMK MLAs who resigned to join TVK. Election Commission notified. UPDATE (10 July 2026): Madras High Court has restrained the EC from notifying by-elections to 5 of these 6 seats (Tiruchirappalli East, Karur, Ambasamudram, Perundurai, Viralimalai) until 31 July 2026, pending disposal of related election petitions.

GovernanceGeneral Administration
G.O.(Ms) No.3423 June 2026In force

300 New Buses — ₹127 Crore · 164 Diesel + 136 CNG/BS-VI Flagged Off

CM Vijay flagged off 300 new buses for MTC and TNSTC — 164 diesel buses and 136 CNG/BS-VI compliant buses. Total outlay ₹127 crore. Strengthens public transport across Tamil Nadu.

WelfareTransport / MTC / TNSTC
G.O.(Ms) No.3323 June 2026In force

401 Appointment Orders Issued Across Tamil Nadu Departments

401 appointment orders issued covering multiple Tamil Nadu government departments — directly benefiting 401 individuals and their families.

AdministrationPersonnel / Services
G.O.(Ms) No.3223 June 2026In force

NEET Abolition Resolution — Passed Unanimously by Tamil Nadu Assembly

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a unanimous resolution demanding the abolition of NEET. Resolution filed with Central Government and Supreme Court.

EducationLegislative / Education
G.O.(Ms) No.3122 June 2026In force

Tiruvallur Ammonia Leak — ₹2 Lakh Solatium & Relief Measures

₹2 lakh solatium per deceased family from CM Public Relief Fund. Mortal remains transport at state cost. ESI & PF benefits expedited.

WelfareHome / Revenue
G.O.(Ms) No.3022 June 2026In force

Industrial Safety Audit — 6,609 Hazardous Units Statewide

Following Tiruvallur ammonia leak. Joint committee: Dir. Industrial Safety & Health + Dir. Public Health + TN Pollution Control Board.

WelfareLabour Welfare
G.O.(Ms) No.2822 June 2026In force

Monthly Public Grievance Day — Perambur Constituency Framework

Establishes a recurring monthly grievance redressal day for Perambur constituency residents, alongside the inauguration of the MLA office in Vyasarpadi.

AdministrationGeneral Administration
G.O.(Ms) No.2919 June 2026Delivered

Mekedatu Dam — Assembly Resolution Against Karnataka Project

Records the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly's unanimous, cross-party resolution opposing Karnataka's Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir project, moved by CM Vijay with support from Congress, DMK, CPI, CPM, MDMK and PMK.

AdministrationWater Resources
G.O.(Ms) No.2717 June 2026Delivered

Crop Loan Waiver Enhanced — ₹75,000 Ceiling for Cooperative Bank Loans

Revises the May 25 crop loan waiver order, raising the full waiver ceiling from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000 for cooperative bank crop loans (subsequently expanded twice; full waiver up to ₹75,000 from Aug 17, covering 13.34 lakh farmers at ₹6,220 crore).

WelfareCooperation
G.O.(Ms) No.2616 June 2026Delivered

White Paper on State Finances — Official Release Order

Authorises the release of the White Paper on Tamil Nadu State Finances, revealing total debt of ₹13.18 lakh crore and a revenue deficit of ₹78,324 crore, ahead of the upcoming Budget session.

FinanceFinance
G.O.(Ms) No.2414 June 2026In force

TASMAC Closure Compliance — 14-Day Deadline Enforcement

Follow-up GO directing district collectors to submit compliance reports on 717 TASMAC outlet closures within 7 days of the 14-day deadline.

Law & OrderProhibition & Excise
G.O.(Ms) No.2314 June 2026Pending

DA Arrears — Retrospective Payment Schedule from Jan 1, 2026

Payment schedule for DA arrears (difference between 58% and 60% rates) for the period January 1 to May 9, 2026, to be disbursed in phased tranches.

FinanceFinance
G.O.(Ms) No.2510 June 2026In force

100-Day Governance Roadmap — CMO Delivery Tracking Framework

Establishes CMO tracking mechanism for 100-day programme deliverables, requiring fortnightly progress reports from all department secretaries.

AdministrationGeneral Administration
G.O.(Ms) No.2210 June 2026Delivered

Mango Farmer Support — Krishnagiri, Theni, Salem, Dindigul MSP

Directs TNAMB to procure Banganapalli and Alphonso mangoes at Minimum Support Price from farmers in four major growing districts.

WelfareAgriculture
G.O.(Ms) No.218 June 2026Pending

50 Government Hospitals — Equipment Upgrade Programme

Directs upgrade of medical equipment, diagnostics and facilities at 50 identified government hospitals across Tamil Nadu.

WelfareHealth
G.O.(Ms) No.206 June 2026In force

Infrastructure Upgrade — 10 Districts Road & Drainage Package

Authorises ₹3,000 crore package for urban road and storm water drainage upgrades in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Salem, Erode, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Thanjavur, Tiruppur.

AdministrationPublic Works
G.O.(Ms) No.185 June 2026In force

Student Stipend Expansion — Government School Students

Directs expansion of the existing student stipend programme to a wider pool of government school and Tamil-medium students. ₹1,000 monthly transfer to student bank accounts, building on existing schemes.

EducationEducation
G.O.(Ms) No.174 June 2026In force

NEET 2026 Re-test — Tamil Nadu Assembly Resolution Authorised

Following NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, authorises Tamil Nadu Assembly to pass resolution demanding scrapping of NEET and reasserting state rights over medical admissions.

EducationEducation
G.O.(Ms) No.193 June 2026Delivered

White Paper on Tamil Nadu State Finances — Preparation Authorised

Directs Finance Department to prepare and publish a White Paper on Tamil Nadu's financial status, including inherited debt and expenditure audit. Fulfilled by G.O. No.26 (White Paper released June 16, 2026).

FinanceFinance
May 202616 orders
G.O.(Ms) No.1627 May 2026In force

Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Memorandum — Submitted to Union Government

Approves and submits memorandum to Union Finance Minister requesting accelerated central funding for Chennai-Madurai corridor, new ports, and road projects.

FinanceFinance
G.O.(Ms) No.1525 May 2026In force

Tamil Nadu Fishermen in Sri Lanka — Diplomatic & Legal Steps

Orders consular coordination and legal assistance for 58 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; raises issue through official channels.

WelfareFisheries
G.O.(Ms) No.1425 May 2026In force

Mekedatu Dam — Legal Action Against Karnataka Authorised

Directs Tamil Nadu government advocates to pursue legal remedies against Karnataka's Mekedatu project. The Supreme Court dismissed TN's review petition as premature in May 2026; the matter was escalated to a unanimous Assembly resolution on June 19, 2026.

AdministrationWater Resources
G.O.(Ms) No.1322 May 2026In force

Amma Canteen Upgrade — Menu Revision & Infrastructure Improvements

Orders infrastructure and menu upgrades at all Amma Canteens across Tamil Nadu, including addition of nutritional items and facility maintenance.

WelfareFood & Civil Supplies
G.O.(Ms) No.1221 May 2026Delivered

Phase 2 Cabinet Expansion — 23 New Ministers Portfolio Allocation

Portfolio assignments for 23 new ministers sworn in on May 21-22, 2026, completing the full 35-member TVK coalition cabinet.

AdministrationGeneral Administration
G.O.(Ms) No.1114 May 2026Delivered

Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai — May 2026 Instalment Release

Directs release of May 2026 monthly instalment of ₹1,000 under Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme to over 1 crore eligible women beneficiaries.

WelfareFood & Civil Supplies
G.O.(Ms) No.1014 May 2026Delivered

Dearness Allowance Hike — 58% to 60% (Effective Jan 1, 2026)

Increases DA for all state government employees, teachers, pensioners, and family pensioners from 58% to 60%, effective January 1, 2026. Annual outgo: ₹1,230 crore.

FinanceFinance
G.O.(Ms) No.913 May 2026Delivered

Floor Test Result — Government Majority Confirmed (144 in favour)

Official gazette notification of the confidence vote result: 144 in favour, 22 against, 5 abstentions. TVK-led government majority formally confirmed.

AdministrationLegislative Assembly
G.O.(Ms) No.812 May 2026Delivered

J.C.D. Prabhakar Elected as 15th Speaker — Gazette Notification

Official notification of the election of J. C. D. Prabhakar (TVK, Thousand Lights) as the 15th Speaker of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

AdministrationLegislative Assembly
G.O.(Ms) No.712 May 2026Delivered

717 TASMAC Outlets — Closure Order (Temples, Schools, Bus Stands)

Directs closure of all 717 identified TASMAC liquor shops functioning within 500 metres of religious institutions, schools, colleges, and bus stands within 14 days.

Law & OrderProhibition & Excise
G.O.(Ms) No.610 May 2026Delivered

Chief Minister's Office Protocol & Chain of Command — 2026

Establishes new CMO protocol, chain of command for departmental secretaries, and reporting structure under the 13th Chief Minister.

AdministrationGeneral Administration
G.O.(Ms) No.510 May 2026Delivered

Anti-Drug Task Force Integration with Singappen Force

Integrates anti-drug operations with the Singappen Athiradi Padai to enable joint enforcement at schools, colleges and public spaces.

Law & OrderHome
G.O.(Ms) No.410 May 2026Delivered

Free Bus Travel for Women Extended — TNSTC, MTC & SETC

Continues and extends the free bus travel scheme for women to cover all government bus services including TNSTC, MTC (Chennai), and SETC (interstate).

WelfareTransport
G.O.(Ms) No.310 May 2026Delivered

65 Anti-Drug Task Force Squads — Formation & Jurisdiction

Directs the formation of 65 specialised anti-drug squads under the Tamil Nadu Police, covering all districts with dedicated NDPS case officers.

Law & OrderHome
G.O.(Ms) No.210 May 2026Delivered

Singappen Athiradi Padai — Women's Special Police Force Established

Establishes a dedicated women's safety police force (Singappen Athiradi Padai) across all districts of Tamil Nadu, reporting directly to the CM's Home portfolio.

Law & OrderHome
G.O.(Ms) No.110 May 2026Delivered

200 Units Free Electricity for All Domestic Households

First GO signed by CM Vijay. Directs TANGEDCO to provide 200 units of free electricity per 2-month billing cycle to all domestic consumers in Tamil Nadu.

WelfareEnergy

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Summaries for reference. The legally binding originals are published on tn.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Government Orders has CM Vijay signed?

The TVK government has issued 61 Government Orders (GOs) since taking office on 10 May 2026, spanning welfare schemes, administrative reforms and policy directives.

What were the first GOs signed by CM Vijay?

On his very first day in office, CM Vijay signed orders for 200 units of free electricity, launching the Singappen Athiradi Padai women's safety force, and closing TASMAC outlets near religious sites and schools.

Where can I find official GO PDFs?

Official Government Order PDFs are published on the Tamil Nadu government's official portal, tn.gov.in. This page provides summaries and tracking for reference, not the legally binding originals.