D. Thammannegowda (67), Administrative Officer of New Cambridge School and Sathya Sai ITI School at Hunsur, passed away at his farm house in Chikka Hunsur yesterday morning.

A former Registrar of Bangalore University, he leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at his farm in Sorekai Doddi village, Kanakapura taluk last evening, according to family sources.