Transport Minister of Kerala 2026 — CP John
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | CP John (Chakiath Poulose John) |
| Portfolio | Road Transport, Motor Vehicles, Water Transport |
| Party | Communist Marxist Party (CMP) |
| Constituency | Thiruvananthapuram |
| District | Thiruvananthapuram |
| In Office Since | May 18, 2026 |
| Born | April 22, 1957 (age 69), Kunnamkulam, Thrissur, Kerala |
| Education | LLB — Government Law College, Kozhikode |
| Occupation | Politician, Social Worker, Lawyer, Economist |
| Party Role | General Secretary, Communist Marxist Party (since December 2014) |
| MLA Mobile | 9447303653 |
CP John — Minister Office Contact 2026
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Minister Office Phone 1 | 0471-2517407 |
| Minister Office Phone 2 | 0471-2327135 |
| Minister Mobile | 9188910300 |
| Minister Email | [email protected] |
| Office Address | Room No. 603, 6th Floor, Annexe-1, Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 695001 |
| Private Secretary | Shri R Ajith Kumar — 0471-2517409 / 9496194949 |
| Grievance Portal | keralacm.gov.in |
Transport Department Kerala — Official Contact Details
| Office | Phone | Email / Website |
|---|---|---|
| Transport Secretary T V Anupama IAS | — | Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Transport Commissioner Nagaraju Chakilam IPS | — | transport.kerala.gov.in |
| Transport Department Website | — | transport.kerala.gov.in |
| Motor Vehicles Department | 0471-2328371 | mvd.kerala.gov.in |
| Road Safety Authority (KRSA) | — | roadsafety.kerala.gov.in |
KSRTC Kerala — Contact Numbers and Complaint Helpline 2026
| KSRTC Service | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| KSRTC Passenger Helpline | 0471-2463799 | [email protected] |
| KSRTC Helpline (alternate) | 0471-2471011 (extn 238/290) | — |
| KSRTC Customer Relations | 9447071021 | [email protected] |
| KSRTC SWIFT Helpline | 0471-2465000 | [email protected] |
| KSRTC SWIFT Customer Care | 9447071021 | [email protected] |
| KSRTC HQ Address | S-301, 3rd Floor, South Block, Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| KSRTC Website | keralartc.com | |
| KSRTC Ticket Booking | keralartc.com or RedBus, AbhiBus | |
How to File KSRTC Complaint in Kerala
- Call KSRTC Passenger Helpline: 0471-2463799 during office hours
- Email: [email protected] with your complaint details
- Call Customer Relations: 9447071021
- Visit KSRTC depot manager at your nearest KSRTC depot
- For serious complaints — write to Transport Minister office: [email protected]
- Online grievance: keralacm.gov.in
Motor Vehicles Department Kerala — Key Services
| Service | How to Apply | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Driving Licence — New / Renewal | Sarathi Portal online | sarathi.parivahan.gov.in |
| Vehicle Registration | Vahan Portal online | vahan.parivahan.gov.in |
| Fitness Certificate | Visit RTO office | mvd.kerala.gov.in |
| Vehicle Tax Payment | Online via Vahan portal | vahan.parivahan.gov.in |
| International Driving Permit | Visit RTO with documents | mvd.kerala.gov.in |
| Vehicle NOC | Online or visit RTO | vahan.parivahan.gov.in |
Water Transport Kerala — KSWTD Contact
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Kerala State Water Transport Department | swtd.kerala.gov.in |
| KSWTD HQ | Ernakulam, Kerala |
| Kerala Shipping and Navigation Corporation | ksinc.in |
Transport Department Kerala — Key Functions
- Policy and regulation of road transport in Kerala
- Administration of KSRTC — Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
- Motor Vehicle Department — driving licences, vehicle registration, fitness certificates
- Kerala Road Safety Authority — road accident prevention
- Water Transport — inland waterways and ferry services
- Enforcement of Motor Vehicles Act across Kerala
- KSRTC SWIFT — premium air-conditioned bus services
Previous Transport Ministers of Kerala
| Minister | Period | Government |
|---|---|---|
| CP John | May 2026 — present | Satheesan UDF Government |
| KB Ganesh Kumar | December 2023 — May 2026 | Pinarayi Vijayan LDF Government |
| Antony Raju | May 2021 — December 2023 | Pinarayi Vijayan LDF Government |
| AK Saseendran | 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
CP John is the Transport Minister of Kerala in the VD Satheesan cabinet formed after the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections. CP John is a member of the CMP and represents the Thiruvananthapuram constituency. The VD Satheesan cabinet is a UDF government.
The official contact details of CP John, Transport 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.
CP John represents the Thiruvananthapuram constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. CP John is a member of the CMP party and won the Thiruvananthapuram seat in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections as part of the UDF alliance led by the Indian National Congress.
CP John is a member of the CMP. As Transport Minister in the VD Satheesan cabinet, CP John represents the CMP in the United Democratic Front (UDF) coalition government of Kerala formed in 2026.
The Kerala Transport Minister is responsible for overseeing the Transport department of the Kerala state government, formulating policies, administering the department budget, and implementing government schemes related to Transport in Kerala. As minister, CP John is accountable to the Kerala Legislative Assembly for the performance and administration of the Transport department.
To contact Kerala Transport Minister CP John, you can reach the ministerial office through the contact details listed on this page. Official correspondence can be sent to the Minister of Transport, 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.
