Chennai, March 29 -- Tamil Nadu Minister I Periyasamy has refuted the allegations of denying permission to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay for the election campaign, asking him to apply online on the Election Commission's portal.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay has filed a complaint against the DMK government with the Tamil Nadu State Chief Election Commissioner. However, Periyasamy maintained that the permission for poll rallies is in the hands of the ECI during the Model Code of Conduct period.

"The Election Commission will give permission. The government doesn't give permission. If they apply online, they will get permission," the state minister told reporters on Saturday.

TVK had accused the Chennai Police of working in co...