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Amit Shah to Table CAPF ‘Umbrella’ Bill Codifying IPS Quotas on March 23

The draft law would give the Centre sweeping rule-making power over CAPF careers despite a 2025 Supreme Court directive to curb deputation.

Overview

  • The Rajya Sabha list of business schedules the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 for introduction on Monday.
  • The text mandates IPS deputation for 50% of Inspector General posts, at least 67% of Additional Director General posts, and all Special DG and DG posts.
  • The proposal drops any IPS reservation at the Deputy Inspector General level, diverging from current practice.
  • A 'notwithstanding' clause authorises the Centre to frame recruitment, promotion and deputation rules by notification, overriding other laws or court orders.
  • Retired CAPF officers and associations have urged referral to a parliamentary committee, filed a contempt plea over non-compliance with the court’s 2025 order, and plan a protest in New Delhi on March 23.