Mysuru: M.N. Baldev Raje Urs (Ramu), former Transport Commissioner and a resident of Vijayanagar 3rd Stage, passed away this morning in city. He was 91.

He is survived by his wife Rathna Prabha, son Jayachandra Raj Urs, daughter Poornima, daughters-in-law Usharani and Kala Anup, son-in-law T.D. Maheah Urs, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

His brothers, late D. Jayadevaraj Urs and D. Vijay Dev Raje Urs, were also notable figures. Jayadevaraj Urs was an MLA, who played a key role in shifting Dasara Exhibition to its current location, while Vijay Dev Raje Urs, also known as D.V. Urs, had introduced the intercom system connecting the entire University during his tenure as the Vice-Chancellor of Mysore University.

Baldev Raje Urs pursued a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and later joined government services, following in the footsteps of his brothers and father Amuldar Dev Raj Urs.

Last rites were held today at Ursu Burial Grounds in city, according to family sources.