Chakolath Ramachandran(born in ottapaalam, kerala, April 17,1938) was former Principal Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu, Industries Department,.His honest and dynamic leadership qualities earned him a strong reputation among his friends and peers alike.Mr Ramachandran was Industries Secretary when Ms Jayalalitha was the Chief Minister during 1991-96. An officer of the Indian Administrative Service, he also held the posts such as chairman and managing director,TIDCO; Chairman,tamil nadu petroproducts ltd.(TNPL); Government of Tamil Nadu.