India, Dec. 22 -- Officers and jawans of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are facing eviction notices and hefty penalties after exceeding the three-year limit prescribed for retaining Government accommodation under the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) scheme. It has triggered a debate with questions raised about the relaxation given to some other departments whose personnel work in less demanding conditions, and a review of the policy.

The issue gained currency as in some cases the damage charges are more than INR 1 crore. Over 800 CAPF personnel have been affected by damage charges imposed retrospectively on them by the Directorate of Estates for retention of GPRA beyond three years.

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, i...