Changodaiah (87), father of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Secretary Dr. N.C. Venkataraju, passed away following a heart attack at a private hospital in city yesterday night.

A native of Nelamakanahalli village in Channapatna taluk of Ramanagar district, he leaves behind two sons Dr. N.C. Venkataraju and N.C. Muthuraju, daughters Gowramma, Chikkathayamma and Rajamma and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were held at Nelamakanahalli village this afternoon.