P V Nayak, born on May 11, 1933, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1956 batch, Maharashtra cadre. He holds a graduate degree in Commerce. Throughout his career, Nayak served in various capacities including Assistant Collector, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, District Collector, Deputy Secretary, Director, Commissioner, and multiple terms as Secretary. His most recent designation was Secretary in the General Administration Department (Personnel) of Maharashtra. His extensive service reflects a broad administrative experience within the state government.