R. Prasannan (September 20, 1929 – August 19, 2008) was an Indian academic, commissioner and a Malayalam author.
R. Prasannan | |
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| Born | R. Prasannan September 20, 1929 |
| Died | 19 January 2002 (aged 72) |
He received his initial education in Kerala - B.L. and LL.M. degrees from Kerala University, followed by LL.M. and Ph.D. (Law) from Yale University, USA.
Prasannan held the following posts:
- Professor and Dean, Post-Graduate Studies in Law, Kerala and Calicut University
- Secretary, Kerala Legislative Assembly from 6.11.1969 - 27.4.1984[1]
- Member, Kerala Public Men ( Prevention of Corruption) Commission
- Member, Kerala Backward Classes Commission
- Commissioner, Sree Narayana Trust ( Government Appointment)
- Member, National Commission for Backward Classes from 05.9.93 to 04.8.96[2]
Prasannan authored eight books in Malayalam. Most notable is "Niyamasabhayil Nishabthanaaye" (Niyamasabhayil niśśabdanāyi) for which he received the 'Sahodharan Ayyappan' Award.[citation needed] He has also authored several magazine and journal articles in English and Malayalam.
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References edit
- ^ "KERALA LEGISLATURE - SECRETARIES". The website of Kerala State Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ "Composition of Commissions". The website of National Commission for Backward Classes. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
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