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The College is managed by the Sourashtra College Council consisting of about 8644 members and a Managing Committee of 8 members. The College was aided by the Government of Tamil Nadu and recognized as one of the Linguistic Minority Institutions. Only after a period of 5 years, the College succeeded in introducing degree courses. To have a permanent building, the Sourashtra College Council approached the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Government Dr. C.N.ANNADURAI with a request to allocate suitable land for construction of the required buildings for the College. In compliance with our representation the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Dr. M. Karunanidhi was kind enough to order the liberal donation of an extent of 28.12 acres of land on the slope of the Pasumalai Hills, opposite to the Abode of Lord Muruga at Tirupparankundram, on the Madurai – Vilachery Road. With the munificent donations from the elite people of the community and others, a sizable amount was raised and the buildings were constructed to house this college. The College is managed by the Sourashtra College Council, Madurai, registered on 24.09.1966. The Managing Committee consists of 9 members including the office bearers, the University Nominee and the Principal. The College Started functioning on June 22, 1967 and was formally inaugurated on 7th September, 1967.