Shri K.K. Nayar political profile

NAYAR, SHRI K.K., M.A., LL.B., I.C.S. (Retd.); J.S., (Uttar Pradesh-Bahraich-1967):  s. of Shri Shankar Nair; b. at Alleppey, Kerala, September 11, 1907; ed. at Sanatana Dharma Vidyashala, Alleppey, Shri Mula Vilasam High School, Trivandrum, Science College, Trivandrum, Madras University, Bara Seni College, Aligarh (Agra University) 1954—56 and, university College, London, 1928—30; m. Smt. Shakuntala Nayar, April, 1946; 2 S,; Retired from the Indian Civil Service in 1952 voluntarily; Joint Magistrate, U.P., 1930—33 and 1942—45; Sessions Judge, U.P., 1934—41; Collector, District Magistrate, 1946-47 and 1949—52; Excise Commissioner, U.P., 1947— 49; Member, Agra University Senate, since 1965; Member, U.P. Legislative Assembly, 1965—67; represented the public of U.P. at the inquiry into the Ayodhya Bridge disaster, 1965; represented the Vidhan Sabha, U.P. and the Bar Association, U.P. at the inquiry into the shootings at Banda in 1966; now practising law at the Allahabad High Court; Vice-President, U.P. Lawyers’ Association, 1967.  

Social activities:  Advising people in difficulties or distress.

Hobbies:  Reading, agriculture, tree planting.

Favourite pastime and recreation:   Bridge (Cards) and walking.

Special interests:  Study of languages and healing systems; defending men in services when they are in helpless conflict with the administration; Mathematics and Law.

Accomplishments in letters, art and science:  Knows English, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi , Urdu , Sanskrit , French , Latin , Russian , Spanish and German.

Sports and clubs:  Alround sportsman; won prizes at Tennis and Bridge, Life-Member, Faizabad club, Dewa club, Faizabad, Sultanpur club, Sultanpur.

Travels abroad:  U.K., France and Switzerland.

Permanent address:  Lorpur House, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh.