MARIYAPPA, SHRI MALI, B.A. LL.B., Cong., (Mysore—Madhugiri—1967):  s. of Shri Mali Dodda Madappa; b. at Sira town, February 18, 1912; ed. at Maharaja’s College, Mysore and Ferguson College, Poona; m. Shrimati Lax-mamma, June 2, 1932; 2 s. and 3 d.; Advocate and Agriculturist; Active Member of the Congress since 1936 and held offices of President and Secretary of District Congress Committee of Tumkur; Member of State Congress Executive Committee; Member, M.P.C.C, since 1936; Chairman, Reception Committee of Mysore Congress Annual Session held at Tumkur; Member, Pradesh Election Committee, 1962; President, Vallabhbhai Patel Memorial National Society Ltd., President Mahatma Gandhi National Education Society Ltd., Madhugiri; Member Executive Committee, District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Tumkur; Member, Managing Committee, Seva Mandir, Hindupur; Member, All India Khadi and Village Industries Board; Director, Bellary Spinning and Weaving Co. Ltd., Bellary; Member, Tata Institute of Science. Bangalore; Member, Mysore State Constituent Assembly, 1947—51; Member, Mysore State Legislative Assembly, 1951-52, 1952—57 and 1957—62; Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, Mysore  State  Government ,  1958 – 62; Member ,  Third  Lok  Sabha  1965-67.

Social activities:  Interested in Khadi and Village Industries and general improvement of Villages economically, socially and educationally Founded general hostels and hostels for Schedule Classes, rural high schools, farmars Cooperative societies etc.; Interested in Harijan Welfare and success of prohibition programme; Interested in the discipline and education of student class; Interested in elevating village life and acted as arbitrator in several village disputes.

Hobbies:  Gardening.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Club activities.

Special interests:  Agriculture and Rural life. 

Sports and Clubs: Volleyball and Tennis.

Permanent address:  Madhugiri, Tumkur District, Mysore State.