H V Patel, born on January 2, 1954, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1982 Gujarat cadre. He holds a graduate degree in Commerce. Throughout his career, Patel served in various capacities including Commissioner, Managing Director, Principal Secretary, Secretary, Joint Secretary, Additional Commissioner, Deputy Secretary, District Collector, and Assistant Collector. His most recent position was Commissioner in the Commercial Taxes Department at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from December 9, 2013, to January 31, 2014. Patel’s extensive administrative experience spans multiple leadership roles within the Gujarat state government.