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Nittoor completes 100 years today

By Our Special Correspondent

BANGALORE AUG. 23. Nittoor Srinivasa Rau, former Chief Justice of the Mysore High Court, will complete 100 years on Sunday.

Mr. Justice Rau, who is known for simplicity, friendly disposition, and spirit of service, was the first Central Vigilance Commissioner (1964-68).

He is also equally known for his contributions to the Gandhian constructive movement, Kannada book publishing, and services to public institutions and non-government bodies such as the Gandhi Peace Foundation and the Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs.

Before his appointment as a judge of the High Court of the erstwhile State of Mysore in the early Fifties, he was the Advocate-General and President of the Mysore State Bar Council.

He was appointed Central Vigilance Commissioner by the Union Government which acted on the recommendations of the K. Santhanam Committee on corruption in government.

Mr. Justice Rau is known for his presence in various public functions despite his advanced age. Lately, he has been using a walker after recovering from a fracture.

The Governor, T.N. Chaturvedi, has greeted Mr. Justice Rau on his 101st birthday.

The Governor recalled his meeting with him when he was the Chief Vigilance Commissioner more than 35 years ago, and his subsequent association with him in public activities. Over the years Mr. Rau had become an institution by himself.

He was a person with curiosity and concern which the young would envy. Even at his advanced age, his interest in public affairs, public causes, and public institutions remained unabated.

Mr. Justice Rau's memory was phenomenal, and his presence anywhere provided inspiration and encouragement to others.

He was an "Ajasthashatru", and a Gandhian of genuine simplicity and great learning, Mr. Chaturvedi said.

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