Shri. Totaram Bhojraj Lulla, a renowned name in the field of taxation, migrated in 1947 to India along with his father, mother, brothers & sisters after leaving behind well earned money & well settled property. His family was staying at Shikarpur in Sindh Prant. He was one of the lakhs of Sindhi people who fortunately could save their lives in spite of slaying in the train from Sindh to Gujrat.
Born on 12th Oct 1935, he completed his post graduation of Law degree from Govt Law College, Mumbai. For his fees & expenses, he sold toffees in local trains of Mumbai. As a Sales Tax inspector from Mumbai he was transferred to Kolhapur & then to Sangli, where he started practice in taxation in the year 1958, after resigning from the Sales Tax Department.
Due to his calm, quiet & non greedy nature, he became “DADDY”, not only of his two sons but also of entire community. A book “Sindhu te Krishna” was published when he was 71, to present before the Maharashtrian Community about the struggle faced by entire Sindhi’s at the time of partition. He passed away on 28th Sept 2010 leaving behind his wife, two sons, grandson & grand daughter. The achievements in his life are commendable.Read More..
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