
132, Dindigul Assembly Constituency, Tamil Nadu constituency, at Serial no 659 in Part no 132
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Irulappan Servai
Spouse Profession
Housewife
Current Representative — ATHOOR
Periyasamy I
DMK · Won in 2021
A disproportionate assets case from 2012 alleges Periasamy and his family amassed ₹2.01 crore beyond known income during his ministerial tenure (2006-2010). The Madras High Court revived this case in April 2025 after a trial court had discharged them in 2017. In August 2025, ED conducted raids on his properties in Dindigal and Chennai for money laundering allegations linked to this case. The Supreme Court has stayed proceedings, but the allegations raise concerns about asset accumulation patterns during his previous tenure.
Total Assets
₹7.36 Cr
Movable Assets
₹1.99 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹5.37 Cr
Liabilities
₹19.50 L
The affidavit lists 4 criminal cases with charges including cheating (§420), criminal conspiracy (§120B), and abetment (§109). Web search reveals an additional significant legal matter: a disproportionate assets case from 2012 that was revived by Madras High Court in April 2025, alleging assets worth ₹2.01 crore beyond known income during 2006-2010. This case involves Periasamy, his wife Suseela, and son Senthil Kumar. While Supreme Court has stayed proceedings, this represents a serious corruption allegation not fully captured in the basic criminal case count.
4
Total Cases
1
Serious IPC
Charges
Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property
Punishment of criminal conspiracy
Punishment of abetment if the act abetted is committed in consequence, and where no express provision is made for its punishment
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Political History
1986-1991 - Chairman, Batlagundu Union
1989 - Won first MLA election from Athoor with 32.22% votes, defeating INC candidate
1991 - Lost Athoor seat to AIADMK candidate who secured 68.74% votes
1996 - Won Athoor with commanding 64.09% votes; appointed Minister for Small Industries and Noon Meal (1996-2001)
2001 - Narrowly lost Athoor to AIADMK by 2.77% margin
2006 - Won Athoor with 53.2% votes; became Minister for Revenue and Housing (2006-2011)
2011 - Won Athoor with 59.58% votes despite DMK being in opposition
2012 - Disproportionate assets case filed alleging ₹2.01 crore accumulated beyond known income during 2006-2010
2015 - Appointed Deputy General Secretary of DMK
2016 - Won Athoor with 53.1% votes
2017 - Trial court discharged him and family in disproportionate assets case
2021 - Won Athoor with record 72.11% votes and 135,571 margin (highest in Tamil Nadu); appointed Minister for Co-operation
2022 - Transferred to Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats
April 2025 - Madras High Court revived disproportionate assets case
August 2025 - ED conducted raids at properties in Dindigul and Chennai; Supreme Court later stayed proceedings
Achievements
• Won Athoor constituency seven times since 1989, demonstrating sustained voter confidence and political longevity
• Secured the highest winning margin in Tamil Nadu in 2021 elections with 135,571 votes (72.11% vote share)
• Served in multiple ministerial portfolios across four decades including Small Industries, Revenue and Housing, Co-operation, and Rural Development
• As Rural Development Minister, oversees implementation of central and state rural welfare schemes focusing on infrastructure, agriculture, and livelihood support
• Holds senior party position as Deputy General Secretary of DMK since 2015, reflecting trust within party leadership
Periasamy enjoys strong electoral support in Athoor constituency, winning the highest margin in Tamil Nadu in 2021 (135,571 votes). However, recent ED raids and revival of disproportionate assets cases have generated controversy, with DMK defending him as being politically targeted while opposition questions his wealth accumulation.