SHETH. SHRI TULSIDAS, M.A. LL.B. Bar-at-Law, Cong., (Gujarat Kutch-1967): s. of Shri Mulji Bhai; b. at Bhuj, August 4, 1908; ed. at R. D. Eng. School, Mundra, Alfred High School, Bhuj, Fergusson College, Poona, Gujarat College, Ahmedabad, University School of Economics & Sociology, Bombay, Government Law College, Bombay and Lincoln’s Inn London; m. Shrimati Tara-laxmi, February 20, 1929; Advocate; Member, Praja-kiya Parishad, Kutch, 1934—40, its  Secretary 1937-40 ; Practised as an adovcate in Court of erstwhile State of Kutch, 1931-42 ; appointed Additional Judge of Varista  Court (High Court) of erstwhile Kutch State, September 1942; Price Controller Kutch State February—June, 1943; Revenue Commissioner, Kutch State, October 1944—January 27, 1949; Collector and District Magistrate, Kutch, January 28, 1949—February 12, 1957; admitted in I.A.S. in 1952; Director of Employment, Bombay State, March 25, 1957—April 28, I960; Deputy Secretary, Rural Development Department, Gujarat State, May, I960—June 1961; Director of Transport and Inspector General of Prisons, Gujarat State, June 1961 to October 1963; Also worked as Deputy) Secretary, Department of Civil Supplies, Gujarat State for some time; retired from Government service with effect from October 18, 1963; resumed practice as an advocate in the High Court of Gujarat from November 1963; Director, Bharat Salt and Chemical Industries and Techno Machino Industries.

Social activities:  Trustee—(i) R. D. High. School, Mundra; (ii) Jamnabai Doongersey Kanya Chhatralaya; (iii) Rajbai Charitable Trust; (iv) Parbatibai Charitable Trust; (v) Lohna Boarding Bhuj; Chairman, Gandhidham Development Authority; Trustee Kutch Hath-vanat Sangh; Associate Member, Servants of People Society.

Hobbies:  Gardening.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Bridge and indoor games.

Special interests:  Educational and Medical Relief Activities.

Clubs:  Member, Bhuj Gymkhana, Bhuj Kutch; Ellis Bridge Gymkhana, Ahmedabad.

Permanent address:  Mundra, Kutch.