MASI SHRI S.MASILAMANI IS NO MORE. G N SRIDHARAN CONDOLES .

It is with a deep sense of sorrow that I learnt just now about the demise of Shri S Masilamani at the Kilpauk Hospital chennai this afternoon (17/2).He was 88.

Shri 'Masi' as he was popularly known to every one in LIC was more than a mere friend or a former colleague to me. He was my partner in the law firm of 'Sridhar&Masi' and we were practicing together as advocates in the High court of Madras for nearly three decades after our retirement from LIC.

A person of varied interests in the fields of Law, Sports and public affairs,he was a voracious reader. Being a bachelor ,books were his only companions in his life.He was a rationalist in thoughts and I an absolute believer but nothing could come in the way of a genuine friendship between us which bound us both while in service and in retirement. A person of impeccable character he was an eminent 'sports administrator' in LIC having successfully conducted several athletic meets annually at several places in the country for LIC.

            He was a practical person who used to say that earlier we relieve the pensioners of litigation in regard to their problems it would be better.

             I have no words to express my personal sense of loss over his demise.May his soul rest in peace!!

---GN Sridharan 

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D.Krishnan sends his message of condolence.

Sri GNS, You first gave the news about MPS, and now sri Masi. He was a close friend to me too. We came in contact through the field of sports. He was a distinguished Sports Promotion Board member in LIC and a thorough gentleman befitting the field of sports he represented. It's a huge loss to all who knew him.

Who was there by his side to take care of his final rites etc? Did he have relatives? Did he own a house? I would like to know some of these details.

As for MPS , I knew him as a tireless crusader for the cause of pensioners. The first time I met him was on 2nd Feb in the combined meeting of the Associations. He did appear a bit weak though his spirits were high.

D.Krishnan.