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Prof Satya Pall Mahajan, PES-I, Retired Principal, Government College, Govt Arts and Science College, Talwara, Punjab. Formerly, Head, PG Department of Mathematics, Government College, Ludhiana, Punjab. Founder Principal, KL SD College, Ludhiana, Punjab. Resident of 42, Maya Nagar,Civil Lines, Ludhiana,Punjab. India. (28-11-1934 to 25-1-2011)

Prof Satya Pall Mahajan was born to Sh HarGopal jee Mahajan in District Sakargarh,Punjab (Undivided India) on November 28,1934. After completing his primary education, he joined Hindu College, Amritsar to complete his graduation. Thereafter, he joined DAV College, Jalandhar for his Masters degree in Mathematics. He was an intelligent student. He stood first class first in MA examination and was awarded Gold medal by Panjab University,Chandigarh.

Shri Mahajan cleared PPSC examination and joined PES. Prof. Mahajan served at Government college Tanda Urmar, Gurdaspur, Muktsar,Ludhiana and Talwara. He occupied several important positions and rose to the rank of Principal.He was Head,Post-graduate department of Mathematics, SD Govt College,Ludhiana, Principal Govt Arts and Science college, Talwara and founder Principal, KLSD College,Ludhiana. He was nominated to several committees of Panjab university,Chandigarh.He undertook keen interest to introduce plethora of reforms in higher education.

Prof Mahajan undertook the cause of betterment of humanity through education.His dedication to work and wide ranging contribution to mathematics is widely acknowledged.He authored several books on Mathematics. He was a visionary teacher and a role model for his students. He enjoyed good reputation as as teacher and mentor. He had cordial relations with his colleagues and popular with students.

Prof Mahajan was a self made man. He lived a simple life. He always believed in honesty and supported truth. Besides studies, he loved to serve society, especially poor. He strived to inculcate high moral values among-est his students and family members.

Many students of Prof Satya Pall Mahajan are placed at high and powerful positions in Govt. and private sector. The students and colleagues of Prof Mahajan hold him in high esteem.

Sh Mahajan left for his heavenly abode on January 25,2011 at Ludhiana, Punjab, India. He is survived by his wife and two sons and two daughters. His wife Smt Swaran Lata Mahajan is a pious and god fearing lady. Both sons are engineers, one daughter is doctor and other is Associate Professor. All children are well settled in life.