G. Janakiram Chetty

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Gopathi Janakiram Chetty (born 13 May 1906) was an Indian merchant and politician who served as the mayor of Madras from May to November 1941.

In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town.

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Early life and education

Janakiram Chetty was born into the Gopathi balija family on 13 May 1906 to Indian merchant and bureaucrat, G. N. Chetty. [1] He studied in Madras and graduated from Pachaiyappa's College.

Diwan Bahadur Sir Gopathi Narayanaswami Chetty was an Indian merchant, landlord, politician, legislator and economist.

Pachaiyappas College

Pachaiyappa's College is one of the oldest educational institutions in Chennai, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In addition, it is the first sole Indian college in Madras Presidency.

Public career

Janakiram Chetty was elected to the Corporation of Madras in 1934 and served as Mayor from May to November 1941. Like his father, Janakiram Chetty also served as trustee of Pachaiyappa Charities from 1934 to 1949.

Notes

  1. The Who's who in Madras. Pearl Press. 1935. p. 42.
Preceded by
C. Basudev
Mayor of Madras
May 1941 – November 1941
Succeeded by
V. Chakkarai Chettiar

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