A request had been submitted to the Directorate General of Police (DGP) office as 646 personnel of Ahmedabad police did not receive a higher pay scale.

Despite the announcement, over 600 assistant sub-inspectors (ASI) and head constables have yet to receive the increased pay, leading to frustration and unrest within the police ranks.

The submission included 364 personnel in April 2023 and 282 personnel in September 2023. These individuals, serving in the ASI and head constable categories, were eligible for the higher pay scale after completing the required years of service. However, their applications were stalled due to the lack of guidance from the Gujarat government.

In response, the DGP office confirmed that a proposal had been forwarded to the Gujarat Home Department for approval of the third higher pay scale for the police sub-inspector cadre. 

However, the DGP office clarified that no further action would be taken until instructions were received from the government. As a result, applications from the Ahmedabad police’s 646 personnel were filed but not processed, leading to further delays.

The delay has fueled growing discontent among the affected police personnel, who have raised concerns over the prolonged wait for the pay scale benefits. According to reports, the Gujarat government had initially proposed the pay scale benefits for police personnel upon the completion of 10, 20, and 30 years of service. Yet, despite these promises, the implementation remains stalled, with no clear timeline for when the pay scale will be approved.

Currently, an estimated 1,800 police personnel across Gujarat, including 646 from Ahmedabad, are experiencing similar delays in receiving their higher pay scale payments.