Bill states no Consolidated Fund expenditure, overrides other laws

This Bill creates a single 'umbrella law' to regulate the recruitment, promotion, deputation, and conditions of service for Group A General Duty Officers and other officers in the Central Armed Police Forces. It aims to provide legislative clarity, preserve the operational distinctiveness of these forces, and harmonize judicial directions with administrative and federal requirements.

The Bill affects Group A General Duty Officers (rank of Assistant Commandant and above), Indian Police Service officers on deputation, Indian Army officers on deputation or re-employment, and other officers recruited under specific rules in the Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB). It also grants rule-making powers to the Central Government (Ministry of Home Affairs).

• The Central Government may make rules for recruitment, promotion, deputation, and conditions of service, which shall prevail over any other law, court judgment, or government order in case of inconsistency.
• For the rank of Inspector General, 50% of posts must be filled by deputation from the Indian Police Service.
• For the rank of Additional Director General, a minimum of 67% of posts must be filled by deputation from the Indian Police Service.
• Posts in the ranks of Special Director General and Director General must be filled by deputation only.
• Existing recruitment rules for Group A General Duty Officers listed in the Second Schedule remain in force until modified or superseded.
• Financial benefits granted to Group A General Duty Officers under previous orders continue until new orders are issued.
• The Central Government can amend the Schedules to add new forces or rules, subject to laying the notification before Parliament.
• The Central Government has the power to remove difficulties in implementing the Act for up to three years from commencement.

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