Tamil Nadu govt sanctions ₹198 crore as honorarium for officials involved in 2026 Assembly election
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Tamil Nadu approved ₹198 crore to pay honorarium to election officials for the 2026 Assembly poll. The payment caps at ₹45,000 for senior officers and ₹30,000 for supporting staff, based on one month’s basic pay.
Key takeaways
- The honorarium covers District Election Officers, Returning Officers, Assistant Returning Officers, and other senior election staff.
- Payment limit is the lesser of one month’s basic salary or ₹45,000 for senior roles.
- For election wing staff, the cap is the lesser of one month’s basic salary or ₹30,000.
- The honorarium will be disbursed through the respective District Election Officers.
Read the original at The Hindu
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