The Tamil Nadu government has approved a 25% salary increase for employees working at Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) retail outlets. The revision marks the first major pay increase for TASMAC staff in nearly 20 years.
According to the state government, the salary revision is intended to improve employee welfare while addressing concerns related to unauthorized overcharging at liquor outlets. Officials said better wages are expected to strengthen accountability and discourage the practice of collecting additional amounts from customers beyond the printed price of liquor products.
The pay hike is part of a broader set of administrative reforms introduced by the state government. Earlier this year, authorities ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC outlets located within 500 metres of places considered sensitive, including places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands.
Of the outlets closed, the government stated that:
- 276 were located near places of worship.
- 186 were near schools.
- 255 were near bus stands.
The government said the closures were aimed at reducing easy access to alcohol in high-footfall public areas and improving public safety.
The salary revision follows several other welfare and governance initiatives announced by the Tamil Nadu government, including measures related to household electricity support, women’s safety, and anti-drug enforcement across districts.
The government has stated that these initiatives are intended to improve public service delivery, strengthen governance, and enhance employee welfare.
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