Mahadevu (74), son of late Giddappa of Paduvarahalli (Vinayakanagar) and a resident of Vijayanagar First Stage, passed away here yesterday. He had retired as Works Inspector of Karnataka Housing Board.

He leaves behind his wife, 3 sons including M. Ramu, a newspaper distributor and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at Chirashantidhama in Gokulam this morning.