Suppiramaniam Mahadeva was a leading Ceylon Tamil civil engineer and Director of the Public Works Department in Ceylon.
S. Mahadeva | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 May 1893 |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
| Spouse | Meenambi Ammai |
| Children | Nadarah |
Early life
editMahadeva was born on 5 May 1893.[1] He was the son of Suppiramaniamam, a leading resident from Manipay.
Mahadeva married Meenambi Ammai, daughter of Chelliah Pillai. They had one son - Nadarah.[1]
Career
editAfter leaving school Mahadeva joined the Public Works Department (PWD) in 1910 as a draughtsman.[1] Two years later he moved to the PWD's Technical Services department. In 1920, after gaining suitable qualifications, he was promoted to an Inspector.[1] Successive promotions saw him being appointed District Engineer in 1924, Engineering Assistant to the Director in 1930 and Chief Engineer (Designs) also in 1930.[1] He was involved in many of the significant engineering projects of the period. He was also placed in charge of the newly created Water Works Branch of the PWD.[1]
Mahadeva was appointed Assistant Director of the PWD in 1944.[1] In 1945 he was appointed Director, a post he held until retirement.[1]