PATEL, SHRI CD., B.Sc., LL.B. [Congress (I)—Gujarat, Surat. 1984]  s. of Shri Devabhai Haribhai Patel; b. at Jalalpore Village, Navsari Taluk, Bulsar District, July 14, 1931; ed. at Sir C.J.N.Z. Madresa High School, Navsari, S.H. Garda College, Navsari, M.S. University, Baroda and V.T. Choksi Law College, Surat; m. Smt. Leelaben Patel, March 10, 1955; 1 s. and 2 d.; Advocate and Agriculturist; Vice President, P.C.C. Gujarat; Joint Secreatry, A.I.C.C; Member, Gujarat Legislative Assembly, 1972-74; Chief Whip, Congress (I) Party in Gujarat Legislative; Assembly, 1973-74; Member, Seventh Lok Sabha, 1980-84; Member, (i) Consultative Committee, Ministry of Communications and Ministry of Commerce, (i) Committee on Papers Laid on the Table, 1980-82 and (iii) Committee on Subordinate Legislation, 1982-84.

Social activities:  Connected with various educational institutions bringing about social reforms.

Special interests:  Sports, reading and seeing movies. 

Accomplishment in letters, literature art and science:  Secured First position (First Class First) in M.S. University, Baroda Law College.

Permanent address:  Taskendnactar, Navsari, P.O. Bulsur District, Gujarat.