V N Karandikar, born on October 8, 1939, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1975 Maharashtra cadre. He holds a postgraduate degree and a graduate degree in Physics. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Administrator, Municipal Commissioner, Director, District Collector, CEO, Deputy Secretary, Additional Collector, Assistant Commissioner, Junior Scale officer, Deputy Director, and Sub-Divisional Officer. His most recent designation was Commissioner in the Land Revenue department of Maharashtra. Karandikar’s extensive service reflects a diverse administrative experience within the state government.