P K Valera, born on December 1, 1939, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1983 batch, Gujarat cadre. He holds graduate and postgraduate degrees in Gujarati. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Commissioner, Director, District Development Officer, Deputy Secretary, Additional Collector, Project Administrator, and Land Acquisition Officer. His most recent position was Commissioner at Gujarat from May 1, 1997, to November 30, 1997, within the Human Resources Department. Valera’s extensive service reflects his longstanding commitment to administrative roles in the Gujarat state government.