1. C PADMAKUMAR
E-Mail: padmakumarc@hotmail.com; Contact: 919020633598; 919349124061
Address: Awasthy Kollamkudi Nagar, Kakkanad PO, Kochi 21, Kerala.INDIA.
Seeking senior level assignments in Legal Affairs with an organisation of high repute
Professional Preface
⇒ A competent & dynamic professional with over 30+ years of experience in assisting in smooth conduct of court
proceedings at the Honourable High Court of Kerala.
⇒ Last associated as Joint Registrar; responsible for establishing new subordinate courts and grievance resolution.
⇒ Proficient in managing administrative matters related to judicial officers and their staff including recruitment,
promotion, transfers, leaves etc.
⇒ Strong credentials in operations related with Legal Affairs, Litigation Matters, Legal Documentation and Protocol /
Public Relations.
⇒ Resourceful with ability to assess legal issues and produce professional results while adhering to rigid guidelines.
⇒ An effective communicator with exceptional relationship management skills & adept at maintaining cordial
business relations with legal counsels and other external agencies.
Employment Scan
High Court of Kerala 1989 - 2015
Joint Registrar 2014 – 2015
⇒ Deftly handled
o General complaints received in the High Court by Honourable Chief Justices, Honourable Judges and
Registrars regarding High Court dealings
o Grievances of litigant public belonging to various strata, from trial court to appellate court,
⇒ Essayed a key role in establishing new subordinate courts in Kerala.
⇒ Steered Administrative Charge of Kerala High Court Library; controlled Staff, bought in books, periodicals and
software for smooth running of library.
Deputy Registrar 2011 – 2013
⇒ Deftly handled routine matters of the subordinate judiciary in Kerala, while reporting to Registrar.
⇒ Provided insightful inputs on service matters related to Judicial Officers and their staff including appointment,
transfer, postings, promotions, leave etc.
Section Officer 2000 – 2008
⇒ Handled petitions related to two sections, from filing to disposal, assisting in timely closure. These included
o Indian Companies Act (original jurisdiction)
o Article 226 of Indian Constitution (Fundamental Rights)
Court Officer 1993 – 2000
⇒ Assisted in the court proceedings in toto by providing judicial decisions, papers and documents filed in court,
lower court records and other pieces of evidence produced by an advocate.
⇒ Prepared a daily cause list for each court, relating to its subject allotment and constitution
Court Fee Examiner 1991 – 1993
⇒ Scrutinized case files submitted to High Court to verify accuracy in use of formats and court fee paid. Ensured
case files adhered to defined rules and provisions of the Honourable High Court.
⇒ Reviewed and analyzed all papers submitted to the court including vakalaths, process memos, petitions etc
Protocol Officer 1989 – 1990
⇒ Responsible for organizing official & personal tours for Honourable Chief Justice and Honourable Judges of the
High Court
⇒ Ensured smooth visit of judges of Apex Courts and High Courts of India, to and from Kerala
⇒ Assisted dignitaries / visitors with their ternaries, arranging for sightseeing and pilgrimages
⇒ Assisted in organizing public & official functions in the High Court

2. Translation Experience
⇒ Translated Autobiographical Sketches of former Liasion Officer, Mr E K Gopalan Nair of Sabarimala Shrine,
titled Thirunadayil in Malayalam to In the Holy Service in English. The book was published by Pen Books.
Scholastics
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application, Institute of Human Resources Development for Electronics-
Kerala,1996.
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations & Advertising, Public Relations Society of India, Kerala Chapter;
1988
LL.B., Bachelor of Law, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala; 1987
Bachelors in Science (Zoology); Kerala University; 1980
Personal Dossier
Date of Birth : 19th
May 1959.
Linguistic Abilities : English, Malayalam, Hindi & Tamil.
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