The resolution received support from both the DMK and the AIADMK, reflecting bipartisan backing for safeguarding Tamil Nadu’s financial interests.
The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Friday unanimously moved a resolution urging the Union Government to ensure that the State of Tamil Nadu receives its due share of financial devolution from the taxes collected by the Centre.Both the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) supported the resolution, which was moved by Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson.State seeks fairer criteria for sharing Central taxesMoving the resolutions, the minister said, “Tamil Nadu has consistently contributed significantly to the national economy through sustained economic growth, industrial development, exports, sound fiscal management and substantial contribution to the taxes collected by the Union Government.”Further, he said that the devolution of Central taxes should be based on the principles of equity, fairness, fiscal effort, governance performance, and the developmental requirements of the States, while ensuring that States that have successfully implemented population stabilisation and human development initiatives are not placed at a disadvantage.The House also urged the Centre to ensure that the criteria adopted for tax devolution do not place any State at a comparative disadvantage on account of its achievements in population stabilisation and human development.“It also urged the Centre to take appropriate measures should be taken to safeguard the legitimate financial interests of the State of Tamil Nadu while making future arrangements relating to the devolution of Union taxes,” said the resolution.DMK and AIADMK back the resolutionDMK’s Thangam Thenarasu moved an amendment and supported the resolution. AIADMK’s Edappadi K Palaniswami also spoke in support of the resolution.Published on August 7, 2026
