SIVARAJ, SHRI N., B.A., B.L., Ind., [Madras—Chingleput – (Reserved—Sch. Castes)—1957]: S. of Shri Namasivoyam Pillai; B. at Cuddapah, September 29, 1892, ed. at Wesley College, Presidency College and Law College, Madras; m. Shrimati Meenambal; 2 S. and 2 D.; Advocate, High Court Madras; Mayor of Madras (1945-46); Chairman, Army Pensions Appeal Tribunal (1948-50); Member, Madras Legislative Council (1926-37); Member, Central Legislative Assembly (1937-47); Member, Justice Party (1917-26); General Secretary, Madras Provincial Scheduled Castes Federation, (1928-42); President, All India Scheduled Castes Federation since 1942.

Social activities: President, Scheduled Castes Welfare Association, Madras.

Favourite pastime and recreation: Bridge; billiards.

Sports and Clubs: Cricket and football; Member and Vice-President, South Indian Athletic Association, Madras; Member and ex-Vice-President, Madras United Club,Ex-Steward of Madras Race Club.

Travels abroad: England, U.S.A., Canada, Middle East, Burma.

Permanent address: 49/1, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, Madras-4.

[Voting results at the Election:

Electorate: 7,81,708

Shri N. Sivaraj                        ..       1,53,741

Shrimati Maragatham Chandrasekhar .. 1,48,675]