And the charity goes on

CHENNAI: That her writings created a lasting impact on the Tamil literary scene is a known fact. But R Chudamani's contribution does not stop with her words. Through the will that she executed, she had wanted all her properties to go to charity, thereby creating a tangible difference to the underprivileged whom she vociferously represented through her works. On Sunday, the second phase of the execution of her will took place at the Ramakrishna Mutt Universal Temple, where the proceeds from her shares, bonds and other such assets were distributed equally to three charitable institutions: The Ramakrishna Mission Students Home, The Ramakrishna Mission Charitable Dispensary and the Voluntary Health Services, Adyar. The total proceeds in this phase amounted to Rs 6.3 crore, with each of the three organisations getting a sum of `2.1 crore. In the earlier phase last year, a sum of Rs 4.5 crore, proceeds from her properties such as buildings, was distributed to the three organisations equally.Speaking at the event, Justice V Ramasubramaniam said that not just Chudamani's writings, but her charitable deeds have also set a great example for the society to follow. The cheques were handed over to the beneficiaries by K Bharathi, Executor of Estate of Chudamani. Ramakrishna Mission sources said that the amount would be utilised for the maintenance of the students home and the dispensary.