The Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Gujarat, IAS Kuniyil Kailashnathan, has completed his six-month tenure and bid farewell to his role without opting for an extension.

He retired in 2013 due to age limits but subsequently served Gujarat’s administrative system based on contract for a continuous period of 11 years.

Notably, upon completion of his current tenure, he bids farewell to the state government the day before the final day. June 30 was Kailashnath’s last day of retirement.

He may receive significant responsibility at the centre, according to reports. He is likely to be appointed as a governor or even as principal secretary to the Prime Minister.

He was a  former Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s Chief Principal Secretary from 2013 to 2014. His extension was geared up for 11 times.

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