Abstract

Mr. Raju's service as his Personal Assistant, the appointment was gazetted about 3 months ago, but he was unable to join, on account of illness which unfortunately ended in his death. His appoint- ment as Personal Assistant to the Director was hailed with joy by every one in the Department for a number of reasons. First he had formerly served both under the present Commissioner and Dctor of Agriculture and had earned their complete confidence. Second, he was competent, by his previous experience in the Revenue Department, to help the Director and the officers of the Agricultural Department to steer in the march of progress in suitable directions. Third, he was an enthusiast in agricultural improvements and was of opinion that the help of Revenue officers was essential to bring these improvements to the notice of cultiva- tors; and would have helped in carrying these improvements to the doors of the ryots, if the ryots would not come to see them in the Government Farms. Last, though not least, he was an Agri- cultural College student. That the officers of the Department deeply mourn his loss is no wonder and they consider it a piece of misfortune that he was not spared, even for a short period, to help in guiding the administration of this Department. We beg to add that we have personally lost an invaluable guide in life, having been the recipient of his affection and regard all along.The Government, recognising his meritorious services, granted him the title of Rao Bahadur in 1908.

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