P. Narayana Menon

P. Narayana Menon was an Indian lawyer, politician and administrator who served as the diwan of the Cochin kingdom from 1922 to 1925.

P. Narayana Menon
Diwan of Cochin
In office 1922–1925
Monarch	Rama Varma XVI
Preceded by	T. Vijayaraghavacharya
Succeeded by	T. S. Narayana Iyer

Early life

Narayana Menon was born in the town of Ernakulam and had his education in Ernakulam and Madras. He studied law and on completion of his graduation, began a legal practice.

As Diwan of Cochin

In 1922, Narayana Menon succeeded T. Vijayaraghavacharya as the Diwan of Cochin. During his tenure, the first Legislative Council of Cochin was formed.

Later career

Narayana Menon was active in politic throughout his life. During the unification of Travancore and Cochin in 1947, Menon represented Cochin's interests and successfully campaigned for the Cochin Chief Court at Ernakulam to be considered for the High Court of Travancore-Cochin.

He was elected to the Travancore-Cochin assembly and represented the constituency of Ernakulam in the assembly.