About J. N. Arumugam
Born 1896. J. N. Arumugam was a Sri Lankan civil servant.
Joseph Nalliah Arumugam (born 23 February 1896) was a leading Ceylon Tamil civil servant.
Early life Arumugam was born on 23 February 1896. He was from Katkovalam near Point Pedro in northern Ceylon. He was educated at Jaffna Central College. He became Petrol Controller in 1941 and Commissioner of Motor Transport in 1946.
In the 1951 New Year Honours Arumugam was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Death Arumugam died in the 1960s after retirement.
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Who was J. N. Arumugam?
Ceylon Tamil civil servant
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J. N. Arumugam was born on 23 February 1896.
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J. N. Arumugam was a civil servant.
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J. N. Arumugam was Sri Lankan.
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