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Vijay's office to move to Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai
The Hindu··18 Aug
Tamil Nadu Public Works Minister Aadhav Arjuna told the Assembly on 18 August that Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is shifting his office to Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai. He said the move is to house secretaries, visiting foreign dignitaries and officials. He told DMK MLA E.V. Velu that work had not begun before the tender. He called the change temporary.
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What It Means For You
- If you follow Tamil Nadu administration, the Chief Minister's Office is being prepared on the 10th floor of Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai.
- Anyone tracking Assembly questions can note Velu asked about tenders and Arjuna said work had not jumped the process.
- If you visit Fort St. George, the CMO has operated from the main Secretariat block for more than five decades.
What's Happening
- On 18 August 2026, Arjuna told the Assembly that Vijay's office is moving to Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai.
- He said the shift is temporary and meant for staff, visitors and about 80 officials.
- A Rs 5.54 crore Public Works tender has been invited for the 10th-floor work.
Why The CMO Is Leaving The Main Block
- Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai stands on the Fort St. George campus; the 10th floor is currently used for conferences.
- Officials have said Vijay may still use the existing chamber in the main block on some days.
- Earlier governments led by Karunanidhi and Jayalalithaa had also argued the old visitor rooms were inadequate.
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