Raja Chelliah
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Raja Jesudoss Chelliah (1922-2009) was an economist and founding Chairman of Madras School of Economics
. He completed an MA in Economics from University of Madras
and PhD from the USA. He worked as the Chief of Fiscal Analysis Division, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund
between 1969 and 1975. He served as a consultant to the government of Papua New Guinea
on Centre Provincial Financial Relations. He also worked in several state and central Government financial institutions in India. He was considered a public finance expert in India, instrumental in bringing about the early reforms to the direct taxation structure. He was awarded Padma Vibushan in 2007.
and worked as a lecturer in Madras Christian College
for five years before going to the USA on a Fulbright scholarship to do a PhD at the University of Pittsburgh
. He was married to Sita Chelliah with whom he had two daughters. He died on 7 April 2009.
Applied Economic Research, New Delhi
between 1958-1961. He was a Reader and Professor of Department of Economics of University of Rajasthan
between 1961-1966 and Professor of Economics in Osmania University
between 1966-1969. He was invited to work in International Monetary Fund
in Washington, D.C.
and worked as a Chief of Fiscal Analysis Division, Fiscal Affairs Department between 1969-1975. He was the founding director of the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy between 1976-1985. He was a member of the planning commission between 1985-1990 and also member of the Finance Commission from 1987-1989. He served as Chairman of Tax Reforms Committee of Union Government
between 1991 and 1993 and as Chairman of the Tax Reforms and Revenue Augmentation Commission in Tamil Nadu
during 2002-2003
Madras School of Economics
The Madras School of Economics is an institution of higher education in economics, located in Chennai, India. Affiliated with Anna University, it offers master's and doctoral programs in economics and financial economics....
. He completed an MA in Economics from University of Madras
University of Madras
The University of Madras is a public research university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the three oldest universities in India...
and PhD from the USA. He worked as the Chief of Fiscal Analysis Division, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund
International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund is an organization of 187 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world...
between 1969 and 1975. He served as a consultant to the government of Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea , officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands...
on Centre Provincial Financial Relations. He also worked in several state and central Government financial institutions in India. He was considered a public finance expert in India, instrumental in bringing about the early reforms to the direct taxation structure. He was awarded Padma Vibushan in 2007.
Personal life and education
He was born on 12 December 1922. He graduated with a Masters degree in Economics from University of MadrasUniversity of Madras
The University of Madras is a public research university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the three oldest universities in India...
and worked as a lecturer in Madras Christian College
Madras Christian College
The Madras Christian College, commonly known as MCC, is a liberal arts and sciences college in Madras , India. Founded in 1837, MCC is one of Asia's oldest extant colleges. Currently, the college is affiliated to the University of Madras, but functions as an autonomous institution from its campus...
for five years before going to the USA on a Fulbright scholarship to do a PhD at the University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
. He was married to Sita Chelliah with whom he had two daughters. He died on 7 April 2009.
Career
Upon his return from the USA, he worked as a Senior Economist at the National Council ofApplied Economic Research, New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
between 1958-1961. He was a Reader and Professor of Department of Economics of University of Rajasthan
University of Rajasthan
University of Rajasthan is the oldest university in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was set up on 8 January 1947 as the University of Rajputana and was given its current name in 1956.- Introduction :...
between 1961-1966 and Professor of Economics in Osmania University
Osmania University
Osmania University , , since 1918, is a public university located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established and named after the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan. It is one of the oldest modern universities in India. It is the first Indian University to have Urdu and...
between 1966-1969. He was invited to work in International Monetary Fund
International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund is an organization of 187 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world...
in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
and worked as a Chief of Fiscal Analysis Division, Fiscal Affairs Department between 1969-1975. He was the founding director of the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy between 1976-1985. He was a member of the planning commission between 1985-1990 and also member of the Finance Commission from 1987-1989. He served as Chairman of Tax Reforms Committee of Union Government
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
between 1991 and 1993 and as Chairman of the Tax Reforms and Revenue Augmentation Commission in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
during 2002-2003