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| Office | Minister of Revenue Government of Karnataka
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| Constituency | Hassan |
| Born | 1926-07-18 |
| Born | Hirisave, Mysore State, British India |
| Died | Template:Death date and age |
| Place of death | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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| Political party | Indian National Congress until 2009 ; Bharatiya Janata Party 2009-2011 |
| Spouse | Late. Nagamma (m. 1948) |
| Children | 3 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)
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Hirisave Chowdegowda Srikantaiah alias Annaiah (Big Brother) (18 July 1926 - 12 March 2011) was a senior 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, Cooperation, Home, Power, 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 is 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. He rose to be one of the most respected and revered leaders of the state and was popularly known as 'Annaiah' meaning 'Big Brother, Srikantaiah was a Minister in Karnataka for almost 20 years. In 1980, Srikantaiah narrowly missed becoming the Chief Minister[6] following his key role in garnering the support of 80 MLAs to defect Congress (U) formed by Devaraj Urs to the faction which was loyal to late prime minister Indira Gandhi. But luck was not in his side as Gundu Rao became the CM with the help of his links in Delhi, particularly Sanjay Gandhi. He was the Minister for Cooperation in Gundu Rao ministry After spending nearly four decades in the Indian National Congress, Srikantaiah, considered one of the Vokkaliga strongmen, joined the BJP[7] ahead of 2009 Parliament elections.
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
- ↑ 1989 के लोकसभा चुनाव में कांग्रेस, BJP, जनता दल, CPM को कितनी सीट और कितना वोट(25 April 2019).
- ↑ Srikantaiah H. C. www.kla.kar.nic.in.
- ↑ Rediff On The NeT: Home turf is ready for campaign, but Deve Gowda isn't home yet. www.rediff.com.
- ↑ H.S. Chandru. Star of Mysore(2020-12-30). Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ↑ "Karnataka 1972" https://eci.gov.in/files/file/3775-karnataka-1972
- ↑ H C Srikantaiah passes away. The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "3 Cong biggies join BJP" https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/3-cong-biggies-join-bjp/articleshow/22178794.cms
- ↑ "MLAs want stamp paper abolished ear .. Read more at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/9898878.cms
- ↑ "Karnataka to do away with revenue stamps" https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/karnataka-to-do-away-with-revenue-stamps/articleshow/54531.cms
- ↑ Former Karnataka minister Srikantaiah passes away. The Hindu(March 12, 2011).