IPS appointments in CAPFs persist despite Supreme Court's directive for reduction
Despite a Supreme Court ruling on May 23 to "progressively reduce" the deputation of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) within two years, the Union Home Ministry continues to appoint IPS officers to senior posts. The Supreme Court, in the Sanjay Prakash & Others versus Union of India case, recognized Group A officers of CAPFs as "Organised Services" and mandated the reduction of IPS deputation posts, particularly in Senior Administrative Grade and Inspector-General ranks. Currently, 20% of DIG and 50% of IG posts in CAPFs are reserved for IPS officers, leading to stagnation for CAPF officers who face significantly longer promotion timelines.
Key Points
- The Union Home Ministry continues to appoint IPS officers to senior CAPF posts, despite a Supreme Court order to reduce such deputations.
- The Supreme Court ruled that Group A officers of CAPFs are "Organised Services" and mandated a progressive reduction of IPS deputation posts within two years.
- A significant percentage of DIG (20%) and IG (50%) posts in CAPFs are currently reserved for IPS officers.
- This reservation leads to severe promotion stagnation for regular CAPF officers, impacting their career progression.
Exam Facts
- Supreme Court ruling on May 23 mandated "progressively reduce" IPS deputation to CAPFs within two years.
- The case is Sanjay Prakash & Others versus Union of India.
- 20% of DIG posts and 50% of IG posts in CAPFs are reserved for IPS officers.
- An Assistant Commandant in CAPF takes 25 years to become a Commandant, against an ideal 13 years.
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