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..

Member of Legislative Assembly Constituency Development Scheme (MLACDS)

         The MLAs identify the infrastructure gaps in their constituencies and propose the works to be executed under the MLACDS. The scheme is implemented both in Rural and Urban areas. The fund allocation under the scheme is Rs.2.00 crore per constituency per annum.
        
         The District Collectors will accord administrative sanction for the chosen works and also identify the implementing agency. A sum of Rs.1.10 crore is earmarked as Tied Funds for Priority Works and for the remaining Rs. 90 lakh, the MLAs can choose works of their choice as per the guidelines of the scheme.

Salient Features:

Works to be taken up under Tied Component of Rs. 1.10 crore

In Rural & Urban Areas

1. Installation of Solar Street Lights in rural areas/Roof top solar power in Government buildings/LED street lights in rural areas.
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 rooms, buildings and / or compound walls for Government and Local Body Hospitals, Primary Health Centres, Government Veterinary Hospitals, Government Schools, Panchayat Union Schools, Adi Dravidar Welfare Schools, Kallar Reclamation Schools, Government Colleges, Government Hostels, Government ITIs and Government Polytechnics.
6. Provision of infrastructure 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, such facilities and provision of infrastructure and compound wall facilities to the burial grounds / cremation grounds in urban areas.
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.
10. Construction of Public Distribution Shop Buildings.
11. Construction of building for physical fitness centre / Gymnasium along with required equipments, which will be asset of the concerned local bodies.
    
    1. In Rural areas in addition to the above works, Construction of Integrated Sanitary Complexes for women and men can be taken up
    2. In urban areas in addition to the above works, Provision of Concrete Pavements with storm water drains, Formation of new Public Parks, Construction of Public Toilets and Purchase of Jetrodding machines and hydraulically operated sewerage machines may also be taken up.

Works to be Taken Up Under Untied Component of Rs.90 lakh

         Any works not falling within the following 'negative list / prohibited works' can be taken up under the Untied component of MLACDS. (Construction of Bus Passengers Shelters is permitted under this component)

Negative list / Prohibited works

1. Construction of Office and Residential buildings belonging to Central and State Government, including Public Sector Undertakings, Co-operatives and Societies. Exception: i) Construction of Direct procurement Centres, Milk Producer's Co-operative Societies, Bulk Chilling Centres. ii) Construction of compound wall to 84 MLA offices @ total estimated cost of Rs.213.15 lakhs sanctioned vide GO Ms. No. 179, RD&PR (SGS-1), dated : 19.12.2013.
2. Assets for individual /family benefits (Exception: Construction of new houses in Town Panchayats as per IAY norms)
3. All renovation, maintenance and repair works : Exception: Repair of houses constructed under Government schemes up to 31.12.2006 including houses of IAY, TAHDCO, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board can be taken up for an amount not exceeding Rs.50,000 per house. However, permission letter should be obtained from the TNSCB / TAHDCO before taking up the repair works.
4. Purchase of all movable items, equipments and furniture Exception: (i) Purchase of furniture and equipments for Government Schools, Panchayat Union Schools, Adi Dravidar Welfare Schools, Kallar Reclamation Schools, Government Colleges, Government Hostels, Government Hospitals, Primary Health Centers, Government Veterinary Hospitals, Government ITIs. and Government Polytechnics. (ii) Purchase of aids and appliances for differently abled persons (iii) Purchase of CP Chair for Polio and stroke attacked persons and purchase of mentally challenged Learning Kits for mentally challenged children learning in their special schools (iv) Purchase of physical exercise equipments to be installed in the physical fitness centre / Gymnasium. (v) Purchase of equipments for installation of solar photovoltaic items in the existing Government buildings.
5. Any work in Government aided and self financing Schools and Colleges.
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.

Implementation of MLACDS

          During 2015-16, a sum of Rs.470 crore has been allocated under the scheme and 14,684 works have been taken up. The details of work type wise works taken up under MLACDS during 2015-16 are as follows :-

         For the year 2016-17 also, a sum of Rs.470 crore has been allocated under this Scheme.