J Sudhakaran, born on January 5, 1949, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1982 Kerala cadre. He holds a postgraduate degree in Botany. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including District Collector, Assistant Collector, Director, Commissioner, Private Secretary, Special Secretary, Land Commissioner, and Secretary. His most recent position was Principal Secretary in the Schedule Tribe, Schedule Caste Development department from March 30, 2007, to January 31, 2009. Sudhakaran's extensive service reflects his long-standing commitment to administrative roles within the Kerala cadre.