C. Basudev

C. Basudev was an Indian labour unionist who served as member of the Madras Legislative Council from 1930 to 1937 and mayor of Madras.

Madras Legislative Council

Basudev was nominated to the Madras Legislative Council in 1930 by the Justice Party with whom he had friendly links. In the council, Basudev moved the Madras Moneylenders' Bill on 31 October 1932 in order to remove the indebtedness of farmers. This bill, with considerable changes, became the Debtors Protection Bill and was passed by the council.

Mayoralty

Basudev was elected mayor of Madras in May 1940 and served until May 1941.