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New Delhi, India – April 2:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The Rajya Sabha passed the Bill earlier, and now it moves to the lower house for approval. The Bill aims to change recruitment and promotion processes within the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
Key Provisions of the CAPF Bill
The Bill proposes that 50% of posts in the CAPFs be filled by deputation at the rank of Inspector General. Additionally, 67% of posts will be filled by deputation at the rank of Additional Director General. The Bill also mandates that only deputation will fill all positions for Special Director General and Director General.
Opposition’s Reaction to the CAPF Bill
The CAPF Bill passed in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, but it sparked strong opposition. MPs from the opposition staged a walkout. They argued that the Bill contradicts a 2025 Supreme Court ruling. The Court had ordered a reduction in deputation posts at the Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) level over time.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore raised concerns about the timing of the Bill. He suggested that the government planned the introduction on the same day that Rahul Gandhi would attend an election rally in Assam.
Other Legislative Measures on the Agenda
In addition to the CAPF Bill, Amit Shah will also move the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha. This Bill will recognize Amaravati as the state’s sole capital. The Lower House passed it on Wednesday.
Also, the Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj will table its reports in both Houses of Parliament. Union Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, will present reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
The Parliament Budget Session continues with significant legislative movements. The CAPF Bill is at the forefront of discussions, facing opposition for its provisions on deputation and its timing.
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