Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa announced creation of 15 new Taluks in Tamilnadu, including one at Avadi near city by streamlining Ambattur and Poonamallee Taluks, at a cost of Rs 45 crore, making the total number of Taluks in the State to 269, from the existing 254.
"This step would ensure speed and effective service of the Revenue Department to people," said the Chief Minister.