
119 Thondamuthur constituency, at Serial no 48 in Part no 307
THONDAMUTHUR ConstituencyAge
56
Education
Post Graduate
Profession
Agriculture
Affidavit declares 'Agriculture' as profession, but web sources and his own profile show he has been a full-time politician and government minister holding cabinet portfolios (Municipal Administration, Rural Development, Law) since 2006. He has served as MLA continuously for four terms (2006, 2011, 2016, 2021) and held ministerial positions from 2014-2021. No evidence of active agricultural activities found in any sources.
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E A Palanisamy
Spouse Profession
Agriculture and Business
Current Representative — THONDAMUTHUR
S.P. Velumani
AIADMK · Won in 2021
Declared assets of ₹13.10 crore appear significantly understated given the scale of corruption allegations. DVAC investigations allege disproportionate assets worth ₹58.93 crore (2022) and involvement in tender scams totaling ₹346.81 crore (2014-2018), LED streetlight scam causing ₹500 crore loss (2015-2018), and storm water drain tender manipulation worth ₹26.61 crore (2018). Court records reference ₹7 crore cash allegedly given to mining companies during 2016 elections. The declared liabilities of ₹19.20 crore exceed assets, which is unusual for someone facing such large-scale corruption allegations.
Total Assets
₹13.11 Cr
Movable Assets
₹6.95 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹6.16 Cr
Liabilities
₹19.20 Cr
Affidavit lists 12 cases with 6 serious IPC charges. Web sources reveal extensive ongoing DVAC investigations not fully captured in the criminal case count: FIR for tender scams worth ₹346.81 crore (2021), disproportionate assets investigation for ₹58.93 crore (2022), FIR for storm water drain tender manipulation causing ₹26.61 crore loss (September 2024), and LED streetlight scam FIR for ₹500 crore loss (2022). Madras High Court in 2026 dismissed his petition challenging IT assessment on ₹7 crore cash linked to 2016 elections. Multiple DVAC raids conducted at 52 premises (2021) and 26 locations (2022). While some may be the same cases listed in affidavit, the scale and ongoing nature of investigations suggest more serious corruption allegations than affidavit reflects.
12
Total Cases
6
Serious IPC
Charges
Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property
Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent
Punishment for Rioting)
If threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, etc.)
Punishment for Being member of an unlawful assembly
Punishment of criminal conspiracy
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Financial Year: 2024 - 2025
Political History
2006 - First elected as MLA from Thondamuthur constituency on AIADMK ticket
2011 - Re-elected from Thondamuthur, defeating INC candidate by 53,203 votes with 33.23% margin
2014-2021 - Served as Cabinet Minister for Municipal Administration, Rural Development, Law, and Implementation of Special Programmes in AIADMK government
2016 - Won third consecutive term from Thondamuthur, defeating MNMK candidate by 64,041 votes with 55.01% vote share
2021 - Won fourth term, defeating DMK rival Karthikeya by 41,630 votes with 53.89% vote share; DVAC registered first FIR for tender scam allegations worth ₹346.81 crore after DMK took power
2022 - DVAC conducted searches at 26 locations linked to Velumani investigating disproportionate assets worth ₹58.93 crore; FIR registered for LED streetlight scam causing ₹500 crore loss; Madras High Court refused stay on FIRs
September 2024 - DVAC filed fresh FIR against Velumani and 10 GCC officials for storm water drain tender manipulation causing ₹26.61 crore loss
2026 - Madras High Court dismissed his petition challenging IT assessment on ₹7 crore cash linked to 2016 elections; filed nomination for fifth consecutive term from Thondamuthur on April 13, 2026
Achievements
• Won Thondamuthur constituency four consecutive times (2006, 2011, 2016, 2021) with decisive margins, demonstrating strong electoral support
• Instrumental in creating Thondamuthur Taluk, enhancing local governance and administrative efficiency in the region
• Oversaw significant expansion of rural road network during ministerial tenure, improving connectivity in Coimbatore and neighboring districts
• Facilitated establishment of government colleges in Thondamuthur constituency, boosting educational access for local students
• Improved civic amenities including drinking water facilities, streetlights, and overall infrastructure in the constituency
• Known for strong personal engagement with constituents through financial support for weddings, temple events, and assistance to bereaved families
Velumani enjoys strong grassroots support in Thondamuthur, winning four consecutive elections with decisive margins, praised for development work including taluk creation and infrastructure projects. However, he faces severe criticism over multiple corruption allegations involving hundreds of crores, with DVAC investigations, court cases, and allegations of tender manipulation severely damaging his public image beyond his core constituency.
Punishment for wrongful restraint
Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
Punishment of abetment if the act abetted is committed in consequence, and where no express provision is made for its punishment
Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for
Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue
Wrongfully restraining any person.)
Being member of an unlawful assembly.)
Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter.
Committing public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for.
Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt)