T Balakrishnan, born on October 3, 1951, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1980 Kerala cadre. He holds a postgraduate degree in Political Science and a graduate degree in Economics. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Additional Chief Secretary, Managing Director, Principal Secretary, Commissioner, Secretary, Regional Director, Labour Commissioner, District Magistrate, Director, Additional Secretary, and Assistant Collector. His most recent position was Secretary in the Information Technology Department from May 27, 2011, to October 31, 2011.