Lalit Kumar Gupta, born on October 1, 1960, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1987 Tripura cadre. He held various key positions throughout his career, including Chief Secretary to the Government in the Home Department from September 28, 2018, to October 1, 2019. His extensive service record includes roles such as Additional Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Joint Secretary, Director, Commissioner & Secretary, Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Managing Director, Commissioner, Additional District Magistrate & Collector, and Sub-Divisional Officer. He holds a Diploma in Cost Accounting, a Graduate degree in Commerce, and a Postgraduate degree in Business Administration.