H. C. Srikantaiah

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H. C. Srikantaiah
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Minister of Revenue
Government of Karnataka
In office
11 October 1999 – 28 May 2004
Chief MinisterS.M Krishna
Preceded byD. Manjunath
Succeeded byM.P Prakash
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
2 December 1989 – 13 March 1991
Preceded byH.N Nanje Gowda
Succeeded byH.D Deve Gowda
ConstituencyHassan
Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly for Shravanabelagola (Karnataka Assembly constituency)
In office
1972–1985
Preceded byS. Shivappa
Succeeded byN. Gangadhar
ConstituencyShravanabelagola
Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly for Shravanabelagola
In office
1999–2004
Preceded byC.S Putte Gowda
Succeeded byC.S Putte Gowda
ConstituencyShravanabelagola
Member of Karnataka Legislative Council
In office
1986–1989
Personal details
Born(1926-07-18)18 July 1926
Hirisave, Mysore State, British India
Died12 March 2011(2011-03-12) (aged 84)
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Resting placeHirisave, Karnataka
Political partyIndian National Congress until 2009 ; Bharatiya Janata Party 2009-2011
Spouse(s)Late. Nagamma (m. 1948)
Children3 Sons, 5 Daughters

H.S Chandru (son), H.S Ravi Kumar (son), H.S Vijay Kumar (son)

H.S Prabha (daughter), H.S Vasantha (daughter), H.S Indira (daughter), H.S Sudha (daughter), H.S Suma (daughter)
Parent(s)Late Patel Chowdegowda and Late Rangamma
Residence(s)Bangalore, Karnataka
Nickname(s)Annaiah (Big Brother)

Hirisave Chowdegowda Srikantaiah (18 July 1926 - 12 March 2011) was an Indian politician with the Indian National Congress party and a Member of Parliament of 9th Lok Sabha.[1] He was elected to Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Shravanabelagola assembly constituency in Hassan from 1972-1985 and from 1999-2004. He was a Minister in Government of Karnataka in cabinets of Devaraj Urs, Veerendra Patil and S.M Krishna holding portfolios such as Revenue, Urban Development, Forest, Minor Irrigation, Public Works and Municipal Administration.[2]

Early life and family[]

H.C Srikantaiah was born in Hirisave village of Channarayapatna taluk in Hassan district of the erstwhile Mysore State (in present-day Karnataka). He married Nagamma in 1948. They had 3 sons and 5 daughters. He was from the Vokkaliga community in Karnataka.[3] His eldest son H. S. Chandru passed away on 29 December 2020 in Bangalore. He was survived by son H. C. Lalithraghav and a daughter.[4]

Political career[]

H.C Srikantaiah began his political career by winning as an independent candidate from Shravanabelagola assembly constituency in Hassan in 1972.[5] He later joined Indian National Congress and won continuously until 1985. He was a member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly from 1972-1985 and from 1999-2004. Srikantaiah was a Minister in Karnataka for almost 20 years. In 1980 Srikantaiah had a chance to become the Chief minister but Gundu Rao was picked for the post.[6] He was the Minister for Cooperation in Gundu Rao ministry. After spending nearly four decades in the Indian National Congress, Srikantaiah joined the BJP ahead of 2009 Parliament elections.[7]

Key Contributions[]

Computerization of Land Records (Bhoomi Scheme)

During his tenure of Revenue Minister of Karnataka (1999-2004), Government of Karnataka launched Bhoomi Scheme - Computerization of Land Records which was a revolutionary work implemented in the state which helped millions of people in the state. The Bhoomi Scheme was the brainchild of H.C Srikantaiah and with the able support of the then Honorable Chief Minister, Sri S.M Krishna, Karnataka was the first state in the Country to implement this scheme.

Abolition of Stamp Papers

The stamp paper piracy[8] was one of the biggest scams in the recent history of the country which has caused huge losses beyond estimation to the state exchequer. The pioneering idea of abolishing the stamp papers[9] and an alternative foolproof system was introduced by Sri. H.C Srikantaiah during his tenure of Revenue Minister. With the able support of the then Honorable Chief Minister, Sri S.M Krishna, Karnataka was the first state in the Country to abolish stamp papers. This saved crores of rupees for the state exchequer.

Death[]

He died on March 12, 2011 at a private hospital in Bangalore after a prolonged illness. He was 85. He was cremated in his birthplace Hirisave village of Channarayapatna taluk in Hassan district with state honours.[10]

References[]

  1. ^ "1989 के लोकसभा चुनाव में कांग्रेस, BJP, जनता दल, CPM को कितनी सीट और कितना वोट". 25 April 2019.
  2. ^ "Srikantaiah H. C". www.kla.kar.nic.in.
  3. ^ "Rediff On The NeT: Home turf is ready for campaign, but Deve Gowda isn't home yet". www.rediff.com.
  4. ^ "H.S. Chandru". Star of Mysore. 2020-12-30. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
  5. ^ "Karnataka 1972" https://eci.gov.in/files/file/3775-karnataka-1972
  6. ^ "H C Srikantaiah passes away". The New Indian Express.
  7. ^ "3 Cong biggies join BJP" https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/3-cong-biggies-join-bjp/articleshow/22178794.cms
  8. ^ "MLAs want stamp paper abolished ear .. Read more at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/9898878.cms
  9. ^ "Karnataka to do away with revenue stamps" https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/karnataka-to-do-away-with-revenue-stamps/articleshow/54531.cms
  10. ^ "Former Karnataka minister Srikantaiah passes away". The Hindu. March 12, 2011 – via www.thehindu.com.
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