Frank Anthony (1908-1993) was one of the founding members of the Constituent Assembly, a parliamentarian of  long experience, an accomplished jurist, an educationist and a philanthropist.

Hailing from Jabalpur, he was brilliant as a student. After studying in the Nagpur  University,  he pursued hi her studies in the United Kingdom and was called to the Bar from the Inner Temple. He started practice as a lawyer in Nagpur and soon became a legal luminary in the then Central Provinces.

Making his debut in the Central Legislative Assembly in 1942, he went on to have a long parliamentary career. He became a member of the Constituent Assembly in 1946 and the provisional Parliament in 1950. Starting from the first Lok Sabha in 1952, he was continuously a Nominated Member representing the Anglo-Indian community in that House, except for a brief period, till he passed away in 1993. Also, he remained a member of the National Defence Council from 1964 till his death and a member of the National Integration Council since its inception in 1961.

Frank Anthony was closely associated with several social, cultural and educational institutions in various capacities. School education was a passion with him and as the Chairman of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, he left a deep impression. He also set up three schools in Delhi, Calcutta and Bangalore respectively, which have been working very satisfactorily. He is remembered also for his committed work for the welfare and upliftment of the Anglo-Indian community.

The Department of Posts is happy to issue a commemorative postage stamp on Frank Anthony.

Source : Information Folder issued by Indian Posts & Telegraph Department, Government of India