Noted economist & member of 10th Finance Commission B P R Vithal passes away at 93

Noted economist & member of 10th Finance Commission B P R Vithal passes away at 93

• Noted economist B P R Vithal, who served as a Member of the 10th Finance Commission, has passed away due to age-related ailment. He was 93.
• Vithal, a 1950-batch IAS officer, had also served as secretary, finance and planning, in the government of Andhra Pradesh from 1972 to 1982 and the deputy chairman of the State Planning Board.
• He was also chairman of the Expenditure Commission, Government of Kerala.