Tamil Nadu Legislative Council Madras state was renamed as Tamil Nadu in 1968, the name of the council also changed to "Tamil Nadu Legislative Council". The legislative council was abolished in 1986 by the Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (ADMK) government of M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) . MGR had nominated a Tamil film actress, "Vennira Aadai" Nirmala (aka A. B. Shanthi) to the Council. Her swearing in ceremony was scheduled for 23 April 1986. Nirmala had earlier declared insolvency and according to Article 102-(1)(c) of the Indian Constitution, an insolvent person can not serve as a member of parliament or state legislature. On 21 April,
State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) (), Limited is an institution owned by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) was formed in the year 1971, to promote industrial growth in the State and to advance term loans to medium and large industries The Functions of State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) are: SIPCOT has established industrial complexes in 16 areas, according to the SIPCOT webpage. These include: A new SIPCOT is going to be established in Dharmapuri,Thiruvannamalai