Lizzie Jacob | |
|---|---|
| Chief Secretary of Kerala | |
| In office 31 October 2006 – 13 September 2007 | |
| Preceded by | John Mathai |
| Succeeded by | P. J. Thomas |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse(s) | Babu Jacob[1] |
| Profession | Civil servant |
Lizzie Jacob is an Indian retired civil servant who served as Chief Secretary of the Government of Kerala from 31 October 2006 to 13 September 2007.[2] She is a 1971-batch officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).[3][4]
Career[edit | edit source]
Jacob served in the Government of Kerala in a number of senior administrative assignments. In the early 1980s she served as Director of the state's Directorate of Collegiate Education, with official succession lists recording her tenure from January 1982 to January 1983.[5]
By 2004 she was serving as Principal Secretary in the Government of Kerala's Power Department.[1]
Chief Secretary of Kerala[edit | edit source]
Jacob became Chief Secretary of Kerala on 31 October 2006 and served until 13 September 2007.[2]
In September 2007 she went on leave and sought voluntary retirement from service, due to public disagreement with Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan over the construction of a helipad for a prime ministerial visit at Ponmudi.[3][4]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Jacob is married to IAS officer Babu Jacob, who also served as Chief Secretary of Kerala (2004–2005).[1][2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Kerala Calling (August 2004)" (PDF). University of Kerala. August 2004. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Chief Secretaries of Kerala". General Administration Department, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Babus see red here". India Today. 28 September 2007. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Ex-chief secy studies magic". The Times of India. 22 September 2007. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ "Succession List". Directorate of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 January 2026.