M R Kolhatkar, born on March 29, 1936, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1960 Maharashtra cadre. He holds postgraduate qualifications in Economics, along with graduate degrees in Law and Economics. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Assistant Collector, Under Secretary, Private Secretary, District Collector, Managing Director, Joint Secretary, Secretary, and Adviser Additional at Maharashtra in the Planning Department. His extensive experience spans multiple senior administrative roles, culminating in his most recent position as Adviser Additional at Maharashtra.