A Ph.D. in Law, Prof K. Elumalai joined the School of Law at IGNOU on 15th May, 2008. He has authored five books & has provided his services as a Professor of Law to various institutions (presently visiting faculty at ILI, New Delhi). Laws on Consumer Protection, Banking, Cooperative, Cyber Law and Human Rights are his specializations. Apart from leading an Action Group Forum on Cooperative Acts, he has assisted the Ministry and some North Eastern states on various aspects of cooperative law.