The Tamil Nadu Government has extended the tenure of the Seventh State Finance Commission by four months, from 31 August 2026 to 31 December 2026.
The Commission was constituted in May 2025 under the chairmanship of K. Allaudin (Retired IAS officer).
It reviews the financial position of Village Panchayats, Panchayat Union Councils, District Panchayats, Town Panchayats, Municipalities, and Municipal Corporations.
The Commission recommends the distribution of State government funds to local bodies.
It will submit its report by 31 December 2026, covering the five years starting from 1 April 2027.