T. Namberumal Chetty

Victoria Public Hall is among the Chennai buildings that Chetty erected. Diwan Bahadur Thaticonda Namberumal Chetty (c. 1856 – 3 December 1925) was an Indian contractor, engineer, builder and businessman who constructed a number of public buildings in the city of Madras in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Career

Namberumal Chetty was born in Madras (now Chennai) in 1856. He belonged to a Komati Chetty family. During his career, Chetty constructed the buildings of the Government Museum, Chennai, Many of the buildings constructed by Chetty use red brick manufactured in kilns that Chetty owned. a small tramway line which functioned as a feeder to the Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway.

Legacy and honours

In November 1901, Namberumal Chetty was awarded the title of "Rao Sahib".