Why Are the Proposed Amendments to IAS Cadre Rules Drawing Criticism?

The proposed amendments give the Union government greater control over the central deputation of IAS officers.

The states and the Centre are on a collision course over the latter's proposed amendments to the IAS cadre rules that would give it greater control over the central deputation of IAS officers.

The proposal to amend Rule 6 (deputation of cadre officers) of the Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules, 1954, was sent to the states on 12 January by the Department of Personnel and Training or DoPT, which is the controlling authority of IAS officers.