Peter Paul Pillai

Peter Paul Pillai was an Indian schoolmaster, landlord, politician and social reformer who represented Tirunelveli at the first session of the Indian National Congress.

Personal life

Peter Paul Pillai was a Roman Catholic schoolmaster and landowner. Peter Paul Pillai participated in the first session of the Indian National Congress.

Later life

Pillai qualified as a barrister-at-law in 1902. He led the 1885 inquiry into the condition of India and the 1891 forest law.