N C Muniyappa, born on May 2, 1953, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1984 Karnataka cadre. He holds a postgraduate degree in Botany and a graduate degree in Chemistry. Throughout his career, Muniyappa served in various capacities including Managing Director, Principal Secretary, Chairman, Additional Commissioner, Secretary, Commissioner, Inspector General, Director, Additional Secretary, Deputy Commissioner, Chief Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Assistant Commissioner. His most recent position was Principal Secretary at Bangalore, Karnataka, from January 31, 2013, to April 10, 2013, within the Labour Department.