India, Sept. 3 -- The Chief of Defence Staff (Repeal) Bill was recently considered by the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection.

The Bill has been introduced to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act, No. 35 of 2009. The Act was enacted in 2009 to carry out functions including the co-ordination of activities between the armed forces and the Defence Ministry with the requirements of the time.

However, considering the current situation in the country, it has been determined that there is no longer a need to maintain a dedicated office or position for the co-ordination of the three armed forces. Under the ongoing restructuring process of the tri-forces, this co-ordination is done through the Defence Minist...