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Tamil Nadu extends state finance commission tenure to Dec 2026
The Seventh State Finance Commission, chaired by retired IAS officer K. Allaudin, gets four more months to submit its report for the 2027-2032 devolution period.
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The Tamil Nadu government gave the Seventh State Finance Commission four more months to finish its work. The commission's deadline now falls on December 31, 2026, according to a Gazette notification. It was originally set to expire on August 31, 2026.
The commission is chaired by retired IAS officer K. Allaudin. It was formed in May 2025. Its main job is to study the financial position of panchayats and municipal corporations across the state. The commission also recommends principles for dividing the proceeds from state taxes, duties, tolls, and fees between the state government and local bodies. It suggests ways to boost local revenue and improve service delivery.
When the commission was set up, the government said it would need to submit its report by August 31, 2026. The recommendations in that report are meant to govern fund devolution for a five-year period starting April 1, 2027, and running through March 31, 2032. With the extension, the report is now expected by December 2026.