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R. Prasannan

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R. Prasannan
BornR. Prasannan
(1929-09-20)September 20, 1929
Died19 January 2002(2002-01-19) (aged 72)

R. Prasannan (September 20, 1929 – August 19, 2008) was an Indian academic, commissioner and a Malayalam author.

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

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  1. ^ "KERALA LEGISLATURE - SECRETARIES". The website of Kerala State Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
  2. ^ "Composition of Commissions". The website of National Commission for Backward Classes. Retrieved 29 December 2010.