Joseph Balakumaran A

Dynamic leader with 32 years of extensive experience in water resources management and civil engineering within the Government of Tamil Nadu's Water Resource Department. Throughout my career, I successfully managed both major and minor construction projects for water harvesting structures, significantly improving water distribution systems. With strong expertise in contract administration, team coordination, and ensuring optimal project compliance, I have consistently driven efficiency and project success. Now retired, I am open to utilizing my extensive experience in a wide range of leadership and advisory roles, where I can continue to drive meaningful contributions across diverse sectors.

• Land Acquisition Procedure: Preparing the land plan schedule using available Revenue Land Records, along with drawings from the Guindy Survey of India office and the State Survey office in Chepauk, Chennai.
• LAW Department: Handling cases in the District Munsiff Court, 1st Class Judicial Magistrate Court, and the High Court of Madras. Responsibilities include attending court for case trials, preparing counter-affidavits, and following court procedures through to the final judgment..
• Quality Control: Managing department laboratories in Trichy, Erode, and Chennai, as well as labs at government colleges in Salem, the National Institute of Technology in Trichy, the Regional Laboratory in Salem, and the private laboratory DASS Consultancy in Chennai.
• Disaster Management: Overseeing flood control, water regulation, and related activities.
• Press/Media: Organizing media and press meetings.
• MP/MLA Election Duty: Assigned as a flying squad for the MP Election and as a Zonal Officer for the MLA Election.
• Functions: Coordinating government events and VIP visits.
  

Attended Training Programs in the following institutions :-

i) IMTI (Institute of irrigation Management and Training Institute) , Trichy

ii) Anna University, Chennai 

iii) Administrative Staff College , Chennai

iv) State Project Management unit, DRIP, Chennai

Professional Affiliations and Recognitions in Water Resources and Related Departments :-

The following departments are all associated with the Water Resources Department (WRD), depending on the circumstances: LAW, Revenue, Police, Environment, Pollution Control Board, Slum Clearance Board, HR & CE, TWAD Board, Tribal Welfare Department, Thatco, Planning and Formulation, EB, DRCS (Design Research and Construction Support), Architect Office, Chepauk – Chennai-5, as well as attending Board of Engineers meetings (Govt. of Tamil Nadu), etc.

Certifications :

 The Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Water Resources, awarded two certificates: one for 32 years of service and another for 25 years of unblemished service.

Memberships:
I am a lifetime member of the Tamil Nadu Engineers Association (TNEA) and the Indian Officers Association (IOA), Royapettah, Chennai - 14.