C Somashekhra, born on June 9, 1954, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1997 batch of the Karnataka cadre. Throughout his career, he held various positions including Managing Director, Commissioner, Secretary, Director, and Deputy Commissioner. His most recent role was Secretary in the Co-operation Department at Bangalore, Karnataka, from November 5, 2013, to June 30, 2014. His extensive service in multiple administrative capacities reflects his long-standing commitment to public administration in Karnataka.