Eacharan was the Minister for Devaswom, Harijan welfare, Community Development, Colonization & Settlement (1971-1977).

He was elected to Kerala Legislative Assembly from Thrithala in 1970 and Wandoor in 1977.

However, he left Government service and entered politics as an active worker of the INC.

Eacharan was the Minister for Devaswoms, Harijan Welfare, Community Development, Colonization and Settlement from 25.9.1971 to 25.3.1977, in the Ministry headed by Shri.

He had also held several high positions in different walks of life including serving as The Representation of the people (amendment) bill, 1958 The Dowry Prohibition Bill, 1959 Vella Eacharan died on 11 February 1980 and the Kerala State Legislative Assembly paid its homage to him on 18 February 1980.