Sanjay M. Kaul, a senior IAS officer of the 2001 batch, and Secretary of Finance (Expenditure) has been appointed and designated as Chief Electoral Officer, Kerala, and Secretary, Election Department, by the Government of India. He will also hold additional charges of Secretary, Finance (Expenditure) Department and Chairman and Managing Director, Kerala Financial Corporation, subject to ratification by the Election Commission of India.

Earlier, he held multiple responsibilities of the secretary of home and vigilance, finance (expenditure) and ports, and also as export trade commissioner. In 2011, he had also served as a managing director of the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd (TCGL)

Sanjay M. Kaul Bio

Name: Sanjay Moolchand Kaul

Profession: Indian Administrative Officer (IAS), 2001 batch

Born: 41 Years old; Vadodara, Gujrat

Current Position: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Kerala, 2021