M L Mohapatra, born on June 22, 1937, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1983 batch, Odisha cadre. He held the position of District Collector and Magistrate from April 1, 1993, to June 1, 1995. His service included roles such as Joint Secretary, Secretary, Junior Scale, and Additional District Magistrate. He also served as Director of Census Operations in the Land Revenue Department. Mr. Mohapatra holds a postgraduate degree and has contributed to various administrative capacities throughout his career.