TAPS Interim Monthly Payout Amendment G.O.(Ms) No.152 - Competent Authority Clarification Issued

Tamil Nadu Government has issued an important amendment order regarding the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) Interim Monthly Payout (இடைக்கால மாதாந்திரத் தொகை). The Finance (TAPS) Department released G.O.(Ms) No.152 dated 28.07.2026, clarifying the Competent Authority (அனுமதிக்க அதிகாரம் பெற்ற அலுவலர்) responsible for sanctioning monthly interim payouts and family payouts.

Quick Summary of G.O.(Ms) No.152

  • Department: Finance (TAPS) Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
  • G.O. Number & Date: G.O.(Ms) No.152, Dated 28.07.2026 (ஆடி-12, திருவள்ளுவர் ஆண்டு -2057)
  • Amended Order: G.O.(Ms) No.111, Finance (TAPS) Dept, dated 16.06.2026
  • Key Highlight: Clarifies who can sanction TAPS interim/family payouts for HODs vs. other government servants.

Key Details of the Amendment

As per the amendment to Instruction No. (ii) in the Annexure of G.O.(Ms) No.111, the sanctioning authority for the TAPS interim monthly payout / family payout is structured as follows:

Category of Government Servant Competent Authority for Sanction
(a) Head of Department (HOD) Government of Tamil Nadu
(b) All Other Eligible Government Servants Head of Office / Service Book Maintaining Authority
"The competent authority for the purpose of sanction of interim monthly payout / family payout shall be (a) Government in the case of Head of Department, and (b) Head of Office / Service Book Maintaining Authority in the case of all other eligible Government servants."

Why is this Order Important?

Under the newly introduced Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), eligible government employees under CPS who retired on or after 01.01.2026 are entitled to receive an interim monthly payout equal to 30% of basic pay (minimum ₹10,000) + 60% DR until full TAPS rules are finalized.

This official amendment ensures smooth processing of claims by clearly defining that local Heads of Offices and Service Book Maintaining Authorities can directly sanction payouts for regular staff without sending unnecessary files to higher departments, accelerating the payout timeline.

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