Former cabinet secretary, T S R Subramanian was hospitalized, after complaining of discomfort, while addressing a conference of Planters’ Association of Tamil Nadu (PAT) here.

As soon as he started addressing as chief guest at the 62nd Conference of PAT, Subramanian complained of discomfort, after which the organizers led him to the chair on the dais.

After the first aid, he was taken to a nearby private hospital, where he was diagnosed as suffering from vertigo. His condition is stable,he organizers said.However, he is kept under observation, they added.