The MLACDS is fully funded by the State Government and each MLA identifies and proposes the works to be executed in his Constituency. The Scheme is implemented both in rural and urban areas. The main objective of the Scheme is to identify and implement the essential works to bridge the critical infrastructure gaps in the Assembly Constituencies. The allocation of funds under the Scheme had been increased from Rs.1.75 crore to Rs.2.00 crore per Constituency per annum from 2011-2012 onwards.

         The District Collector will accord administrative sanction for the chosen works and will also identify the implementing agency. An amount of Rs.1.125 crore shall be earmarked for priority works, exclusively fixed by the Government and out of the remaining Rs.0.875 crore, the MLAs can choose works of their choice in tune with the guidelines of the scheme.

5.1     Salient Features
5.1.1 Works to be taken up under Tied Component of Rs.1.125  crore

         A sum of Rs.1.125 crore shall be earmarked for works prescribed under “Tied Component”.  In order to provide infrastructure facilities to schools, a sum of Rs.25 lakh per MLA has been earmarked for provision of infrastructure facilities like toilet, water supply, etc., to schools and kitchen sheds which are in dilapidated conditions both in rural and urban areas.  Further, each MLA should allot Rs.20 lakh for construction of Anganwadi Buildings, Noon Meal Centres and kitchen sheds in rural as well as urban areas from MLACDS funds. The MLAs should also allot Rs.5 lakh each for aids & appliances for differently abled persons. Out of Rs. 5.00 lakh, a sum of Rs. 2.00 lakh has been allocated for the purchase of scooters with side wheels attached, modernized prosthetic device and behind-the-ear hearing aid. Apart from this, a sum of Rs.10 lakh shall be earmarked for modernization of Anganwadi Kitchen Centres with Gas connection etc., at the rate of Rs.6,050/- per Anganwadi centre as one time expenditure. After taking all the eligible Anganwadi Kitchen Centres in the Constituency, the remaining funds shall be utilized for modernization of School Kitchen  Centres at the rate of  Rs. 22,000/- per Centre as one time expenditure as per G.O.(Ms).No. 294 Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme (SW.7) Department dated 11.12.2012. Further, the Hon’ble Finance Minister has announced during his budget speech for the year 2013-14 that the existing Government buildings will be provided with solar installations at a cost of Rs.11.70 crore by earmarking Rs.5.00 lakh out of MLACDS funds for each assembly constituency.
        
         From the remaining amount of Rs.47.50 lakh under Tied Component, the MLA can choose one or more of the following works for any amount according to his or her choice, subject to the overall ceiling of Rs. 47.50 lakh.

1. Installation of Solar Street Lights
2. Upgradation of Gravel / WBM Roads to BT standard
3. Renewal of badly worn-out BT roads (laying of BT layer only with filling up of potholes, if necessary)
4. Laying of Cement Concrete Roads
5. Provision of buildings and/or compound walls for Government and Local Body Hospitals, Primary Health Centres, Government Veterinary Hospitals and also for Government Schools, Panchayat Union Schools, Adi Dravidar Schools, Kallar Reclamation Schools, Government Colleges and Government Hostels
6. Provision of infrastructural facilities to Government Special Schools for the differently abled  and Government Orphanages
7. Construction of Bridges
8. Provision of additional Burial Grounds / Cremation Grounds to the Village Panchayats not having such facilities.
9. Provision of compound wall / fencing in the burial grounds belonging to public Wakfs registered with Wakf Board. Since the Wakf Board does not have any Engineering wing, this work may be entrusted with the Local Bodies concerned.

      b) In Urban Areas

1. Installation of Solar Street Lights
2. Upgradation of Gravel / WBM Roads to BT standard
3. Renewal of badly worn-out BT roads (laying of BT layer only with filling up of potholes, if necessary)
4. Laying of Cement Concrete Roads
5. Provision of buildings and/or compound walls for Government and Local Body Hospitals, Primary Health Centres, Government Veterinary Hospitals and also for Government Schools, Panchayat Union Schools, Adi Dravidar Schools, Kallar Reclamation Schools, Government Colleges and Government Hostels.
6. Provision of infrastructural facilities to Government Special schools for the differently abled and Government Orphanages
7. Construction of Bridges
8. Provision of infrastructure facilities to Burial Grounds / Cremation Grounds
9. Provision of Concrete Pavements with storm water drains, if so required
10. Formation of new Public Parks
11. Construction of Public Toilets
12. Purchase of Jetrodding Machines and hydraulically operated sewerage machines
13. Provision of compound wall/fencing in the burial grounds belonging to public Wakfs registered with Wakf Board. Since the Wakf Board does not have any Engineering wing, this work may be entrusted with the Local Bodies concerned.

5.1.2 Works to be Taken Up Under    Untied Component of Rs.87.50 lakh

          Any works not falling within the following ‘negative list / prohibited works’ can be taken up under the Untied component of MLACDS. Works falling under the tied component also can be taken up under Untied Component of Rs.87.50 lakh.

5.1.3 Negative list / Prohibited works

          The following works under the ‘negative list / prohibited works’ cannot be taken up under the MLACDS unless specifically included in the exceptions:

1. Construction of Office and Residential buildings belonging to Central and State Governments, including Public Sector Undertakings, Co-operatives and Societies.

Exception: i) Construction of Public Distribution System Shops, Direct Procurement Centres, Milk Producers Co-operative Societies, Bulk Chilling Centres (ii) Construction of Maintenance Sheds, Compound Walls and Concrete Flooring for Bus Depots of State Transport Undertakings.

2. All renovation, maintenance and repair works.

Exception: Repair of houses constructed under Government schemes up to 31.12.2012 including houses of  Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board can be taken up not exceeding Rs.25,000 per house.  However, permission letter should be obtained from the TNSCB / TAHDCO before taking up the repair works. 

3. Purchase of all movable items, equipments and furniture.

Exception: (i) Purchase of furniture and equipments for Government Schools, Panchayat Union Schools, Adi Dravidar Schools, Kallar Reclamation Schools, Government Colleges, Government Hostels, Government Hospitals, Primary Health Centers and Government Veterinary Hospitals. (ii) Purchase of new ordinary buses towards replacement of condemned buses of State Transport Undertakings (as per the guidelines issued in G.O.(Ms.) No. 2552, Transport Department, Dt:26.9.1991). (iii) Purchase of Equipments for Repairs and Maintenance of Bus Depots of State Transport Undertakings and (iv) Purchase of aids and appliances for differently abled persons.
No manpower expenditure will be allowed under this scheme, while taking up the above activities.

4. Any work in Government aided and self financing Schools and Colleges.

Exception: Construction of class rooms, laboratories and toilets in 100% Government aided and 100% Tamil medium schools can be taken up. If the school is partly self-financed and partly aided, or if it is partly Tamil Medium and partly English Medium, it is not eligible. The assistance to an eligible aided school should not exceed Rs.15 lakhs in a particular year. Once a Government aided school eligible as above has been assisted, irrespective of the amount assisted, it shall be ineligible for further assistance under this Scheme for a period of 3 years.
For such cases, apart from Collector making his own enquiries, the following Certificate should also be obtained from the District Elementary Educational Officer or Chief Educational Officer of the district concerned before undertaking the works.

i)The School has 100% Tamil Medium Classes/Sections. There are no English Medium Sections.
ii)The School is 100% Government Aided School. No Self-financing course / classes are run in the above school in the same campus or different campuses under the same management.
5. Assets for individual / family benefits.
6. All Works involving Commercial establishments /units.
7. Grants and loans, contribution to any Central and State / UT Relief Funds.
8. Acquisition of land or any    compensation for land acquired.
9. Reimbursement of any type of completed or partly completed works or items.
10. All revenue and recurring expenditure.
11. Works within the places of religious worship and on lands belonging to or owned by religious faiths / groups.
12. Desilting of ponds, ooranies, rivers, tanks, canals, channels and the like.
13. Gravel / WBM Roads (Roads up to BT standard only should be taken up)
14. Installation of High Mast Lights.
An overall allocation of 21% of the total allocation under MLACDS should be made for the areas predominantly inhabited by SC/ST persons in rural and persons living in slums in urban areas.
The Government is empowered to modify any of the above guidelines based on the exigencies that may arise from time to time in the implementation of the scheme.

5.1.4  Implementation of MLACDS

         During the year 2011-12, a total of 14,823 works have been taken up. Out of this, 12,159 works have been completed and the remaining works will be completed before 31.3.2013.

         As per G.O. (Ms.) No. 3 Rural Development (SGS-1) Department dated 25.1.2012, 171 Laptops with Internet access wireless Data Card and 58 Desktop computers with Broad Band internet connection along with Printers were purchased at a total cost of Rs. 3.34 crore  and provided to  229 MLAs. 

         In 2012–13, a sum of Rs.470.00 crore has been allocated under the scheme and 16,757 works have been taken up so far. Out of this, 4,299 works have been completed and the remaining works will be completed shortly. The category wise details of works taken up during the year 2012-13 are given below. 

         For the year 2013 -14 also, an allocation of Rs.470.00 crore will be provided under this Scheme.