Obituary

Noted philatelist Col Jayant Dutta is no more....

 

With profound grief I am very sorry to inform the readers that noted philatelist from Pune, Col Jayant Dutta, passed away on 1st November 2021. He was seriously ill  and fighting with cancer for the last two years. He won many awards at National and International philatelic exhibitions. He was  awarded the prestigious Roake Trophy along with his wife Dr Anjali Dutta by India Study Circle in 2015. He was President of Deccan Philatelic Society and editor of The journal of Army Philatelic Society and Deccan Philatelist. Recently he was selected Fellow by the PCI. He contributed many articles to Rainbow Stamp News.  His great contribution to Indian Philately will always be remembered. 

May his soul rest in peace. Our heartfelt condolences ! !