Quick Info
| Profession | Retired IAS |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1952 |
| Age | 74 years (died on 06, Sep, 2026) |
| Date of Death | 06/09/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Rakesh Mehta
06/09/2026
Rakesh Mehta, a 1975-batch IAS officer who served as Delhi's Chief Secretary from 2007 to 2010, was found dead at his rented flat in Sector 82, Noida. Police said he had been dealing with prolonged illness, including hypertension and diabetes, and a one-page note recovered at the flat cited mental and health issues. Police began an investigation, and a post-mortem was conducted before the body was handed over to the family.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous for | Being Chief Secretary of Delhi |
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| Career Debut | 1975 |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Sumati Mehta (Retired IAS) |
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| Parents | Kulwant Ram Mehta |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1975. | |
| 2. Involved in the project to shift a major slaughterhouse to reduce pollution. | |
| 3. Proposed changes associated with Delhi's Blue Line buses. | |
| 4. Credentialed for setting up the Air Ambience Fund. | |
| 5. Promoted the BRT project in Delhi after studying similar initiatives in Bogota, Colombia. |
