S Manimaran, born on 14 April 1940, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1984 Tamil Nadu cadre. He holds a graduate degree and a postgraduate degree in Economics. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Deputy Secretary, District Collector, Commissioner, Deputy Director, Senior Regional Manager, Administration Officer, Inspecting Officer, Project Officer, District Supply Officer, Revenue Officer, and Personal Assistant. His most recent position was Director in the Urban Development department from 1 June 1992 to 15 July 1996.