Summary:
LandmarkAs Pillai became more closely associated with the city, he constructed a grand bungalow, Diamond Hill, in Vellayambalam, for his family, atop a small hill to the north-east of Vellayambalam palace. However, three days before he was to receive the formal appointment order, Nanoo Pillai passed away at his residence at Vellayambalam. Elenkath, grandnephew and biographer of Nanoo Pillai, Diamond Hill became his abode after retirement. Dewan Nanoo Pillai, in spite of his successful administration, resigned and retired from service, much against the wish of Hannyngton, the then British Resident. On obtaining a diploma with distinction, young Nanoo Pillai returned to his native village..