Thirumalraya Swaminathan was cabinet secretary of India during 1 December 1970 to 2 November 1972. He was a member of Indian Civil Service (ICS). Swaminathan, served as 5th Chief Election Commissioner of India, from 7 February 1973 to 17 June 1977.

Thirumalraya Swaminathan
 Indian
Ambassador
to  Belgium
In office
16 December 1966 – 20 January 1970
Preceded byK. B. Lall
Succeeded byBhagvatprasad Raojibhai Patel
cabinet secretary of India
In office
1 December 1970 – 2 November 1972
Preceded byB.Sivaraman
Succeeded byB.D.Pande
Chief Election Commissioner of India
In office
1973–1977
Preceded byNagendra Singh
Succeeded byS. L. Shakdhar
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Preceded by
Dr. Nagendra Singh
Chief Election Commissioner of India
1973—1977
Succeeded by
S. L. Shakdhar