sentences:  Vittal was part of the Indian Administrative Service's 1960 intake.In his career of more than 35 years, he has held a number of positions at the State Government and Central Government level, primarily in the fields of industrial administration, science and technology, and security, as well posts within public-private sector joint enterprises.He worked as Development Commissioner tasked with reviving the Port of Kandla Special Economic Zone, for the Department of Commerce for the Government of India.