G. Janakiram Chetty

Gopathi Janakiram Chetty (born 13 May 1906) was an Indian merchant and politician who served as the mayor of Madras from May to November 1941.

Early life and education

Janakiram Chetty was born on 13 May 1906 to Indian merchant and bureaucrat, G. N. Chetty.^[1] He studied in Madras and graduated from Pachaiyappa's College.

Public career

Janakiram Chetty was elected to the Corporation of Madras in 1934 and served as Mayor from May to November 1941. Like his father, Janakiram Chetty also served as trustee of Pachaiyappa Charities from 1934 to 1949.