Sanjay Bhatia

Sanjay Bhatia (born 5 July 1960) is the Upa-Lokayukta of Maharashtra (equivalent to a deputy ombudsman) and current head (in charge) of the Lokayukta. He is the former chairman of Mumbai Port Trust and Indian Ports Association. He is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of 1985 batch who has served at various levels of the state and central governments in India.

Early life and education

Bhatia is a mechanical engineer with an MBA from Southern Cross University, Australia, and a Maharashtra cadre IAS officer of the 1985 batch.

Career

Upa-Lokayutka of Maharashtra with a term of five years from August 2020. Chairman of the Mumbai Port Trust for four years till July 2020 and Indian Ports Association (dual role). Commissioner, Sales Tax, Managing Director of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co, Director, Heavy Industries, Central government, Collector, Gadchiroli,CEO, ZP, Solapur.