New Delhi, April 9: Families of current and former Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel protested at Rajghat on Thursday against the recently passed Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill (CAPF), 2026.
Calling the bill a “black law,” the protesters demanded the government withdraw it and implement the Organized Group A Services (OGAS) and Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
The protests are due to the bill’s potential career stagnation for CAPF officers and the curtailment of state powers. The bill only provides for IPS officers on deputation to the posts of Director General (DG) and Special Director General (SG), while there is no clear provision for cadre officers within the force. Similarly, IPS officers are given priority at the ADG and IG levels.
This bill was passed in both houses of Parliament. It was first approved by a voice vote in the Rajya Sabha on April 1 and passed by the Lok Sabha the following day. The bill relates to forces such as the CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. Once implemented, all administrative powers related to the CAPFs will rest with the Union Home Ministry.