Sahai, a 1986-batch IAS officer, is also tipped to be appointed by the AAP government as new Principal Secretary of Urban Development Department as incumbent Ramesh Negi is retiring on July 31. Negi was appointed as acting Chief Secretary last week after K K Sharma went on leave till July 25.
"Sahai had sought to defer his transfer order for a few days on personal ground which the Delhi government forwarded to the Union Home Ministry. Considering his request, the ministry has now deferred his transfer to Goa till September," an official said.
The official said Sahai will continue to hold post of Delhi Home Secretary. He is one of most senior officers working in the Delhi Government.
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