Jose Thettayil (born 17 August 1950) is an Indian politician, trade unionist, advocate, and a member of Janata Dal (Secular).

He was able to badge the credit for bringing up the concept of multiplex theatres and malls in KSRTC bus stations for the first time in the country.

His notable works under ministry:[citation needed] In June 2013, Jose and his son Adarsh were alleged by a lady resident of his constituency for having sexually abused her over the course of a year.

The Supreme Court of India rejected the sexual abuse petition on finding it as "politically motivated".

The Bench, headed by Justice T S Thakur, noted that the woman had invited Thettayil to the flat and captured intimate moments on camera.