Local Self Government Minister of Kerala 2026 — KM Shaji
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | KM Shaji (Kattilparambil Mohammed Shaji) |
| Full Portfolio | Local Self Government — Panchayat, Municipality and Corporation, Town Planning, Rural Development, Regional Development Authorities, Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) |
| Party | Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) |
| Constituency | Vengara |
| District | Malappuram |
| In Office Since | May 19, 2026 |
| Born | December 22, 1971 (age 54), Kaniyambetta, Wayanad, Kerala |
| Party Role | State Secretary, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) |
| Previous MLA | Azhikode constituency, Kannur (2011-2021) |
| Previous Role | President, Kerala Muslim Youth League (2007-2011) |
KM Shaji — Minister Office Contact 2026
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Minister Office Address | Room No. 501C, 5th Floor, Secretariat Annex 1, Thiruvananthapuram 695001 |
| Minister Email | [email protected] |
| Grievance Portal | keralacm.gov.in |
| Department Website | lsgd.kerala.gov.in / lsgkerala.gov.in |
Local Self Government Department Kerala — Official Contact Details 2026
| Office | Phone | Email / Website | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Secretary LSGD Tinku Biswal IAS | — | lsgd.kerala.gov.in | Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Principal Director LSGD Divya S Iyer IAS | — | — | Swaraj Bhavan, Nanthancode, Kowdiar PO, Thiruvananthapuram 695003 |
| LSGD Rural Directorate | 0471-2323286 / 2321350 / 2321053 | — | Swaraj Bhavan, Ground Floor, Nanthancode, Kowdiar PO, TVM 695003 |
| LSGD Rural (alternate) | 0471-2321280 / 2321054 | — | — |
| LSGD Urban Directorate | 0471-2318896 / 2312886 | [email protected] | Swaraj Bhavan, 1st Floor, Nanthancode, Kowdiar PO, TVM 695003 |
| LSGD Urban Fax | 0471-2325708 | — | — |
| LSGD Engineering Wing | 0471-2324951 / 9447009951 | [email protected] | 5th Floor, Swaraj Bhavan, Nanthancode, Kowdiar PO, TVM 695003 |
| Kudumbashree | 0471-2364640 | kudumbashree.org | Thiruvananthapuram |
| KILA — Kerala Institute of Local Administration | 0487-2201101 | kila.ac.in | Mulamkunnathukavu, Thrissur |
| Information Kerala Mission (IKM) | 0471-2725072 | ikm.in | Thiruvananthapuram |
How to Get Building Permit / Construction Permission in Kerala Panchayat
- Visit your nearest Grama Panchayat office with land documents and building plan
- Apply online at eBPS portal — building permit system via your panchayat/municipality website
- Submit application with land tax receipt, site plan, building plan, ownership documents
- Building permit is processed within 30 days as per Kerala Panchayat Building Rules 2019
- For urban areas — contact your Municipality or Corporation office
- For complaints about delayed permits: file grievance at keralacm.gov.in or email [email protected]
Important LSGD Services for Kerala Public
| Service | Where to Apply | Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | Grama Panchayat / Municipality / Corporation | cr.lsgkerala.gov.in |
| Death Certificate | Grama Panchayat / Municipality / Corporation | cr.lsgkerala.gov.in |
| Marriage Certificate | Local Registrar — Panchayat or Municipality | cr.lsgkerala.gov.in |
| Building Permit | Panchayat / Municipality Building Section | eBPS portal |
| Property Tax Payment | Panchayat / Municipality office or online | lsgkerala.gov.in |
| Residence Certificate | Village Officer / Panchayat | akshaya centres |
| Kudumbashree Membership | Nearest Kudumbashree NHG unit | kudumbashree.org |
| LSGD Complaint | Online or at Panchayat / Municipality | lsgkerala.gov.in |
Kerala Ombudsman for Local Self Government Institutions
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Ombudsman for LSGI | 4th Floor, Saphalyam Complex, University PO, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram 695034 |
| Purpose | Complaints against Panchayat, Municipality, Corporation decisions and officials |
| Who can complain | Any citizen affected by a decision of a local self government institution |
Kudumbashree — Kerala’s Poverty Alleviation Mission Under LSGD
- What is it: Kudumbashree is Kerala’s community-based women’s empowerment programme under LSGD
- Members: Over 45 lakh women across Kerala in Neighbourhood Groups (NHGs)
- Services: Self-help groups, microfinance, collective farming, NULM implementation
- Contact: 0471-2364640 | kudumbashree.org
- District offices: All 14 districts have Kudumbashree District Mission offices
Previous Local Self Government Ministers of Kerala
| Minister | Period | Government |
|---|---|---|
| KM Shaji | May 2026 — present | Satheesan UDF Government |
| MB Rajesh | September 2022 — May 2026 | Pinarayi Vijayan LDF Government |
| MV Govindan | May 2021 — September 2022 | Pinarayi Vijayan LDF Government |
| AC Moideen | May 2016 — May 2021 | Pinarayi Vijayan LDF Government |
Kerala Government 2026 — Related Pages
- Chief Minister of Kerala 2026 — VD Satheesan — CM profile, office address, contact number and salary details
- VD Satheesan Contact Number — Kerala CM office phone, grievance portal and secretariat address
- Kerala Cabinet Ministers List 2026 — All 21 ministers with verified portfolios, party and constituency
- Kerala Ministers Car Numbers 2026 — Official vehicle numbers and complete portfolio list
- Kerala Human Rights Commission — Chairman, address and contact details
KM Shaji is the Local Self Government Minister of Kerala in the VD Satheesan cabinet formed after the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections. KM Shaji is a member of the IUML and represents the Vengara constituency. The VD Satheesan cabinet is a UDF government.
The official contact details of KM Shaji, Local Self Government Minister of Kerala, are available through the Kerala Government official website at kerala.gov.in and through the minister’s official office. Contact details are listed on this page above. For official correspondence, use the ministerial office address in Thiruvananthapuram.
KM Shaji represents the Vengara constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. KM Shaji is a member of the IUML party and won the Vengara seat in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections as part of the UDF alliance led by the Indian National Congress.
KM Shaji is a member of the IUML. As Local Self Government Minister in the VD Satheesan cabinet, KM Shaji represents the IUML in the United Democratic Front (UDF) coalition government of Kerala formed in 2026.
The Kerala Local Self Government Minister is responsible for overseeing the Local Self Government department of the Kerala state government, formulating policies, administering the department budget, and implementing government schemes related to Local Self Government in Kerala. As minister, KM Shaji is accountable to the Kerala Legislative Assembly for the performance and administration of the Local Self Government department.
To contact Kerala Local Self Government Minister KM Shaji, you can reach the ministerial office through the contact details listed on this page. Official correspondence can be sent to the Minister of Local Self Government, Government of Kerala, Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram. Public grievances can also be submitted through the Kerala Government’s online portal at keralagrievances.gov.in.
Information sourced from Kerala Government official ministers page and Kerala Legislative Assembly records. Updated September 2026.
Profile by Robins Antony, Webova Soft, Changanacherry, Kerala. Data sourced from official Kerala Government records as of September 2026.
