Introduction : A Great Intellectual and former Chief Town Planner plus Member of Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority [ CMDA] Shri. A. Ananda Ranjana Doss, B.E, M.T.P, was really an outstanding and visionary Town Planner in India and his mesmerizing smile had disappeared from this world once for all , he is no more with us; but some of his indelible memories can be read from some of the monumental buildings and Satellite Towns built in Chennai Metropolitan area during his official tenure and under his official guidance and those landmark buildings speak volumes of laurels about his Town Planning creativity and vision.. I sincerely believe his excellent trajectory of life and unassuming personal qualities and traits will give new insight and inspiration to the readers of this Article, to accomplish great things in life like him in their respective fields.
The great Dramatist and Writer William Shakespeare said , "Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them'. But Shri Anand Ranjana Doss belonged to the second category he achieved greatness in life and profession.. By virtue of his hard work, honesty, and natural creative intelligence he had become a milestone in the history of Town Planning in Tamil Nadu and India. I am delighted to say that during 1967-1969 I had the privilege to enjoy his friendship while both of us were staying at the YMCA Building in Trichy . He was a great Carem Board player and I used to sit by his side and enjoy his Carem Board Coin striking dexterity with great admiration. I am delighted to say here that he was one of the remarkable Sons-in-law of Kanyakumari District.
Shri. Ananda Ranjana Doss, B.E, M.T.P,.
Former Chief Planner & Member of CMDA
Mr. Ananda Ranjana Doss' Birth and Parents : Many decades ago there lived an eligible and educated bachelor in Darapuram, Thirupur District, Tamilnadu , by name Mr J. Asirvatham and he married a cute educated girl by name Ms. S. Davamony. Mr. J. Asirvatham and Mrs. S. Davamony Asirvatham couple gave birth to a cute boy child on 9th April , 1945 and this couple christened their first born boy child with a beautiful name , Ananda Ranjana Doss [ The Hero of this Article] Mr. J. Asirvatham was working as a teacher and retired as Headmaster of a Plantation Higher Elementary School at Mudis, near Valparai and Mrs. Davamani Asirvatham also worded as teacher till her retirement.
Mr. Ananda Ranjana Doss's siblings; Mr. J. Asirvatham and Mrs. S. Davamony Asirvatam couple was blessed with four smart sons and three beautiful daughters namely;[1] Mr. A.Ananda Ranjana Doss, [2] Mr. A.R. Ravi Bose, B.Sc [Agri] and served as an Officer at Indian Overseas Bank[3] Mr. A. Sugu Jeyachandran [ Workded as an officer at Canara Bank] , [4] Ms. A. Kalavathy, served as an officer at New India Insurance [5] Ms. A. Thilagavathy,[6] Ms. A. Sathyavathy, and [7] Mr. A. Elliot Samson Jewahar. [ Out of these seven siblings, Mr. A.Ananda Ranjana Doss , Mr. A. Sugu Jeyachandran and Ms.A. Kalavathy had already expired ]
[Part Final , with many valuable and interesting information will follow soon. ]
By. Babu Manoharan, M.A,. [ The Rights are reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified and or corrected later if needed ].
The great Dramatist and Writer William Shakespeare said , "Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them'. But Shri Anand Ranjana Doss belonged to the second category he achieved greatness in life and profession.. By virtue of his hard work, honesty, and natural creative intelligence he had become a milestone in the history of Town Planning in Tamil Nadu and India. I am delighted to say that during 1967-1969 I had the privilege to enjoy his friendship while both of us were staying at the YMCA Building in Trichy . He was a great Carem Board player and I used to sit by his side and enjoy his Carem Board Coin striking dexterity with great admiration. I am delighted to say here that he was one of the remarkable Sons-in-law of Kanyakumari District.
Shri. Ananda Ranjana Doss, B.E, M.T.P,.
Former Chief Planner & Member of CMDA
Mr. Ananda Ranjana Doss' Birth and Parents : Many decades ago there lived an eligible and educated bachelor in Darapuram, Thirupur District, Tamilnadu , by name Mr J. Asirvatham and he married a cute educated girl by name Ms. S. Davamony. Mr. J. Asirvatham and Mrs. S. Davamony Asirvatham couple gave birth to a cute boy child on 9th April , 1945 and this couple christened their first born boy child with a beautiful name , Ananda Ranjana Doss [ The Hero of this Article] Mr. J. Asirvatham was working as a teacher and retired as Headmaster of a Plantation Higher Elementary School at Mudis, near Valparai and Mrs. Davamani Asirvatham also worded as teacher till her retirement.
Mr. Ananda Ranjana Doss's siblings; Mr. J. Asirvatham and Mrs. S. Davamony Asirvatam couple was blessed with four smart sons and three beautiful daughters namely;[1] Mr. A.Ananda Ranjana Doss, [2] Mr. A.R. Ravi Bose, B.Sc [Agri] and served as an Officer at Indian Overseas Bank[3] Mr. A. Sugu Jeyachandran [ Workded as an officer at Canara Bank] , [4] Ms. A. Kalavathy, served as an officer at New India Insurance [5] Ms. A. Thilagavathy,[6] Ms. A. Sathyavathy, and [7] Mr. A. Elliot Samson Jewahar. [ Out of these seven siblings, Mr. A.Ananda Ranjana Doss , Mr. A. Sugu Jeyachandran and Ms.A. Kalavathy had already expired ]
[Part Final , with many valuable and interesting information will follow soon. ]
By. Babu Manoharan, M.A,. [ The Rights are reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified and or corrected later if needed ].
Great write up. Mr Doss was my neighbour in little mount. If you know whereabouts of his family pls let me know mvrao51@gmail.com
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