TSR Subramanian
Writer, Former cabinet secretary

Indian Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

Quick Info

Profession	Writer, Former cabinet secretary
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	11/12/1938
Age	79 years (died on 26, Feb, 2018)
Birthplace	Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Date of Death	26/02/2018

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Bio/Wiki

Thirumanilaiyur Sitapati Ramana Subramanian was an Indian bureaucrat and writer who served as Cabinet Secretary of India from August 1996 to March 1998, the highest position in Indian administration.
He was a 1961 batch Indian Administrative Service officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, known for his principled stance against political interference in bureaucratic matters.
During his tenure as Cabinet Secretary, he served under three Prime Ministers: H.D. Deve Gowda, I.K. Gujral, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee during a turbulent period in Indian politics.
He was instrumental in filing a Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court that led to a landmark 2013 judgment protecting civil servants from arbitrary transfers and political interference.

Physical Stats & More

Height	168 cm
Weight	90 kg
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	White

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	University of Calcutta, Kolkata Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA St. Xavier's College, Kolkata Imperial College, London
Degree	Master's degree in Mathematics Master's degree in Public Administration (Economics) Bachelor's degree in Mathematics Master's Diploma

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Reading Writing

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Not Known

Career

Key Positions	Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Secretary Non-Executive Director at HCL Technologies Ltd. Founder member and former Chancellor of Shiv Nadar University Founder Chairperson, VidyaGyan Leadership Academy Trustee, Shiv Nadar Foundation Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry (1979-1984) Cabinet Secretary (August 1, 1996 - March 31, 1998)
Notable Works	India at Turning Point: The Road to Good Governance GovernMint In India: An Inside View Journeys Through Babudom and Netaland: Governance in India
Key Achievements	Modernized and developed India's infrastructure sector as Cabinet Secretary, with significant strengthening of Power, Telecom and Surface Transport sectors Contributed to GATT and UNCTAD negotiations covering developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America as well as developed countries Led a committee to formulate a national education policy for the NDA government in 2016 Filed a Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court with 82 other former bureaucrats that resulted in a landmark 2013 judgment directing the Centre and States to establish Civil Services Boards and implement fixed-tenure policies to protect civil servants from arbitrary transfers and political interference

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Raised in a Tamil middle-class household.
2. A member of the 1961 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) from the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
3. Known for advocating against political influence in bureaucratic matters.
4. Commenced serving as a columnist for 'The Indian Express' in 2015.
5. Headed a Committee tasked with creating a national education policy for the NDA government in 2016, but the proposal was dismissed.
6. Served under three Prime Ministers as Cabinet Secretary: H. D. Deve Gowda, I. K. Gujral, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
7. Played a key role in a 2013 Supreme Court petition by former bureaucrats that led to directives for fixed tenures and Civil Services Boards to protect civil servants from arbitrary transfers.
8. His book 'Journeys Through Babudom and Netaland' details his differences with then Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav during his tenure as Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh.
9. Played a key role in a 2013 Supreme Court petition by 83 former bureaucrats that led to directives for fixed tenures and Civil Services Boards to protect civil servants from arbitrary transfers.
10. Was actively involved in television debates on issues concerning civil service, politics and administration after his retirement.
11. Was sent to Uttar Pradesh as Chief Secretary in 1992 following the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.
12. Played a key role in a 2013 Supreme Court petition by 82 former bureaucrats that led to directives for fixed tenures and Civil Services Boards to protect civil servants from arbitrary transfers.
13. Remained active in advocating for bureaucrats' rights and independence even after his retirement as Cabinet Secretary in 1998.

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