R S Surya, born on January 4, 1939, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1977 batch, Maharashtra cadre. He holds a postgraduate degree in Marathi. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Director, Deputy Secretary, Additional Collector, CEO, Administrator, Assistant Commissioner, Land Acquisition Officer, and Project Officer. His most recent designation was Commissioner at Maharashtra in the Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Department. Mr. Surya’s extensive experience spans multiple administrative roles within the state government, contributing to the governance and development of Maharashtra.