Mahesh Tiwari

Mahesh Tiwari

Senior Legal And Parliamentary Professional

With 32 Years Of Distinguished Service In The Indian Parliament (Rajya Sabha Secretariat)

A seasoned parliamentary and legal expert with extensive experience across legislative processes, governance systems, public policy analysis, and high-level administrative leadership. Served in senior roles up to the rank of Joint Secretary in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat. Demonstrated ability to bridge government, corporate, and legal domains through regulatory insight, compliance advisory, and strategic stakeholder engagement.

Legal Practice & Advisory

As an Advocate in the Supreme Court of India and High Court of Delhi, provide comprehensive legal services in:

  • Corporate & Company Law | Banking & Financial Regulations

  • Intellectual Property Rights | Land Acquisition & Property Disputes

  • Service & Employment Matters | NCLT Proceedings

  • Criminal Law (NDPS, PMLA, Bail, CrPC, IPC)


Professional Experience

**Joint Secretary

Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Parliament Of India**

  • Oversaw key Standing Committees: Home Affairs, Law & Justice, Personnel & Public Grievances, Human Resource Development, Subordinate Legislation, Ethics, MPLADS, House Committee, Committee On Privileges, and Committee On Rules.

  • Managed critical divisions including Recruitment, Business Processes, Conference & Protocol, Welfare, and Members’ Amenities.

  • Ensured smooth execution of parliamentary functions and member-related services.


**Private Secretary To Minister Of State

Revenue & Financial Services**

  • Briefed the Hon’ble Minister on major policy matters including GST, Banking, Insurance, departmental proposals, and revenue-related decisions.

  • Coordinated parliamentary work, official engagements, inter-departmental communication, and high-level appointments.


**Director

Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Parliament Of India**

  • Scrutinised rules and regulations under major legislations and prepared detailed study reports for Parliamentary Committees.

  • Advised Ministries on compliance issues and monitored MPLADS projects.

  • Addressed MPs’ queries and administrative concerns.


Earlier Roles – Under Secretary | Committee Officer | Legislative Officer

  • Drafted, reviewed, and guided Government Bills and Private Members’ Bills.

  • Coordinated Parliamentary Questions, Standing Committee meetings, and legislative deliberations.

  • Organised expert consultations and authored comprehensive policy reports.


Education

  • M.Phil., International Law – Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

  • M.A., International Politics – Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

  • LL.B. – Campus Law Centre, University Of Delhi

  • M.A., English Literature – Kanpur University

  • B.A., English Literature, Geography & Sanskrit – Kanpur University


International Representation

  • Represented India in over 25 countries as part of high-level parliamentary delegations and official exchange programs.

  • Participated in G20 Parliamentary Forums, Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Conferences, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Meetings, and major bilateral visits.

  • Engaged with delegations from leading global legislatures to strengthen India’s international parliamentary cooperation.

  • Delegation visits across USA, Canada, UK, EU, UAE, and other regions for parliamentary and legal conferences.

  • Represented JNU at the World Debating Championships (Glasgow 1990; Toronto 1991) and was elected to the World Debating Council.

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