Will Chahal be new Chief Secretary of Maharashtra?

There are strong rumours in Maharashtra that I S Chahal may be appointed new Chief Secretary before the code of conduct is imposed. Present Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik may be appointed State Election Commissioner for a period of five years. This rumour has spread when the name of Nitin Kareer outgoing Chief Secretary did not find favour in the Cabinet meeting. Chahal is a 1989 batch IAS officer.