CAPF Veterans Push for Supreme Court Rulings and Legislative Reforms Amid Growing Tensions

Retired CAPF officers demand immediate implementation of Supreme Court's OGAS benefits ruling and review of the proposed CAPF Regulation Bill, 2026. They highlight concerns over structural reforms, pension schemes, and promotion stagnation, urging parliamentary scrutiny for fair and effective policy-making.

Retired officers from India's Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are intensifying their calls for the full implementation of a Supreme Court judgment that grants Organized Group A Service (OGAS) benefits. These veterans, who once held senior ranks, are also urging the government to refer the proposed CAPF Regulation Bill, 2026, to a Parliamentary Standing Committee for comprehensive examination.

At a recent conference, key figures like HR Singh and SK Sood spotlighted delays in executing the court's directives, arguing that this, coupled with a lack of structural reforms, is dampening the morale of officers. The veterans assert that the bill's provisions could undermine the CAPFs' operational effectiveness and imbalances in its leadership promotion opportunities.

Former officials emphasized that any legislative action on the CAPF should account for the views of all stakeholders, including CAPF and IPS officers, to ensure equitable solutions that do not undercut judicial rulings. The Supreme Court has recognized CAPFs as the Armed Forces of the Union, underscoring the matter's urgency amid the service's ongoing challenges with pension security and promotion stagnation.

(With inputs from agencies.)