# Tamil Nadu Seeks Public Ideas to Raise State Revenue 2026-08-07T05:45:55+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Tamil Nadu has invited public and expert suggestions to increase its own tax and non-tax revenue. The Revenue Augmentation Committee, headed by former Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia, held its first meeting on July 31 and is examining ways to improve revenue buoyancy, efficiency and self-reliance. Suggestions can be emailed to tnrac@tn.gov.in, preferably before August 11, in English, Tamil or both. Senders should use a subject category such as GST, stamp duty and registration, state excise, motor vehicle tax, mining, non-tax revenue or general. The government is also open to other revenue-related proposals from associations, academics, researchers and public finance institutions. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com - deccanherald.com Tags: Montek Singh Ahluwalia, public finance, state revenue, Tamil Nadu Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/tamil-nadu-panel-seeks-public-ideas-to-raise-state-revenue/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/tamil-nadu-panel-seeks-public-ideas-to-raise-state-revenue/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.