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A Karthik
(IAS | Tamil Nadu | 1996)
Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, Chennai
A Karthik, born on July 7, 1974, is a 1996 batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre. He holds a B.Com. and an M.P.A. Currently serving as Principal Secretary in the Higher Education Department at Chennai since July 3, 2023, he has held various positions including Principal Secretary to the Governor, Secretary to Government, District Collector, and Member Secretary. His extensive administrative experience spans roles such as Commissioner, OSD to Minister, Joint Commissioner, Secretary, Additional Director, Joint Secretary, Deputy Commissioner, Additional Collector, and Assistant Collector. He is proficient in English, Hindi, and Tamil.
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