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R Kirlosh Kumar

(IAS | Tamil Nadu | 2001)
Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development, Chennai
R Kirlosh Kumar, born on October 4, 1976, is an Indian Administrative Service officer from the 2001 Tamil Nadu cadre. He holds a B.A. degree and is a Chartered Accountant. Currently, he serves as the Principal Secretary in the Housing and Urban Development department at Chennai since May 30, 2026. His previous roles include Secretary to Governor, Managing Director, Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Director, District Collector, Deputy Secretary, Project Officer, and Sub Collector. He is proficient in Tamil, English, and Hindi. Mr. Kumar continues to serve in the IAS with a focus on administrative leadership.

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