Dictionary of Indian Biography/Aiyar, Sir Tiruvarur Mutusawmy
AIYAR, SIR TIRUVARUR MUTUSAWMY (1832–1895)
Born Jan. 28, 1832 : of a poor but respectable family in the Tanjore District : his father died when he was young, and his mother had not the means to educate him : began life as assistant to a village accountant : in 1846, Tahsildar Mutusawmy Naik was struck with his intelligence, and sent him to the Madras High School. He was a favourite pupil of E. B. Powell (q.v.) : after serving for a time in the Tanjore District, was appointed a Deputy Inspector of Schools in 1856 : and, later. District Munsif of Tranque-bar : in 1859, Deputy Collector of Tan-jore : in 1865, Sub-Judge of S. Canara : in 1868, Police Magistrate at Madras : passed the B.L. degree at the University, and became a Judge of the Small Cause Court : in 1878, C.I.E. and Judge of the High Court, where he remained for 15 years; acting as Chief Justice for 3 months in 1893 : K.C.I.E. : was very learned in Hindu Law and a sound English lawyer, somewhat timid in coming to a decision : died Jan. 25, 1895.