D Mehta, born on 17 September 1940, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1965 batch of the Maharashtra cadre. He holds degrees in Commerce, Economics (Postgraduate), and Law. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Assistant Collector, Additional Collector, Managing Director, District Collector, Deputy Secretary, Secretary, Joint Secretary, Director, Commissioner, Additional Secretary, and Municipal Commissioner. His most recent position was Secretary at Maharashtra in the Commerce and Industry Department. Mr. Mehta’s extensive service reflects a diverse administrative experience within the state government.