Rajya Sabha passes CAPF bill, Opposition walks out
The bill aims to create a unified legal framework governing personnel in different CAPF forces, replacing the existing separate service rule regimes for the five Central Armed Police Forces.
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Responding to the debate on the bill, Home Minister Nityanand Rai said that the aim of the bill is to improve the efficiency and morale of the forces.
He stated that the bill will strengthen the country’s federal structure, improve the recruitment process and facilitate services.
Rai said, “The bill is not against the federal structure of the country. In fact, it will strengthen the federal structure.” he said.
For appointing officers from the Indian Police Service to CAPFs, the bill provides that 50 per cent of the posts will be filled by representatives of the rank of inspector general and at least 67 per cent of the posts will be filled by representatives of the rank of additional director general. The proposed law comes after the Supreme Court in October last year rejected the Centre’s plea for review of the 2025 order to increase the deputation of IPS officers in CAPFs to the deputation level in 2025. The Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) should be “gradually reduced” and a staff review required within six months.
The opposition went on strike, demanding that the bill be sent to an elected delegation of the parliament.
Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said members want the bill to go to a select committee of Parliament. The opposition, dissatisfied with the minister’s reaction, went on strike amidst slogans.
Replying to Kharge, House Leader JP Nadda accused the Opposition of disrespecting Parliamentary procedures.
“I’ve said this before, they (the Opposition) have nothing to do with the debate. They have no respect for parliamentary procedure,” he said.
