J Datta Gupta, born on November 1, 1934, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1981 batch, West Bengal cadre. He holds graduate and postgraduate degrees in Commerce. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Junior Scale, Additional Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Director, and Managing Director. His most recent position was Managing Director in the Department of Corporate Affairs, held from March 1, 1992, to October 1, 1992. Mr. Gupta's extensive service reflects a diverse administrative experience within the Indian bureaucracy.