H Dhanaraj, born on April 20, 1942, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1992 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. He served in the Municipal Administration department, holding various positions including Director, Additional Director, and Joint Secretary. His most recent role was Joint Secretary from October 1, 2001, to April 30, 2002. Dhanaraj holds a P.G. Diploma in Management, a Diploma in Cooperation, and a P.G. degree in Economics. Throughout his career, he contributed to multiple administrative capacities within his cadre before retiring from service.