CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today announced "Pongal" festival bonus for government employees, teachers and pensioners that would cost the exchequer an additional Rs 326.85 crore.
"Officers and teachers coming under Group C and D, for the period 2014-15 will receive bonus equivalent to 30 days of pay with a ceiling of Rs 3,000," she said in an official release.
Group A and B employees and those who have completed service of more than 240 days including Anganwadi workers and labourers would get a special bonus of Rs 1,000.
Pensioners and those receive family pensions including former Village Administrative Officers will receive Rs 500 as bonus, she added.