The Chamber has the unique distinction of being the recipient of a donation
of Rs. 10 lakhs towards Chamber Building Fund from the Tamilnadu
Government. The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamilnadu, Dr. Kalaignar M.
Karunanidhi made this historic announcement in the opening function of the
Platinum Jubilee Hatsun Auditorium on 14.11.1999 in response to the plea
made by President Thiru S. Rethinavelu. This is a fitting recognition of the
yeomen services of the Chamber by Tamilnadu Government.