The ACC has approved the proposal of the MHA for amendment in the IPS Tenure Policy regarding regulation of tenure in NIA. Accordingly, IPS officers deputed to NIA whose retention in NIA is considered to be in public interest may be allowed further tenure up to two years instead of the present three years in addition to the normal tenure subject to a maximum tenure of 7 years. Besides, proposals for the grant of extension in the tenure of officers appointed to NIA would be submitted for the approval of Home Minister up to DIG level and ACC for IG and above level, while currently recommendation of extension of service of officers of all levels are submitted to ACC.