The Planters’ Association of Tamil Nadu(PAT) is the representative organization of the plantation industry in the State of Tamil Nadu, consisting of Tea, Coffee, Rubber and Cardamom plantations. It was formed in the year 1954 in anticipation of the States re-organization in 1956 and the formation of a separate linguistic State for Tamil Nadu in order to deal with the problems of the industry, including representations to the State Government and Local Bodies.
