IAS Officer Padma Jaiswal Dismissed in Arunachal Corruption Case

Senior IAS Officer Padma Jaiswal Removed from Service in Arunachal Corruption Case

The Central Government has dismissed senior IAS officer Padma Jaiswal from service following a long-running disciplinary investigation linked to an alleged corruption case from 2007–08 in Arunachal Pradesh. Jaiswal, a 2003-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, was serving as Special Secretary in the Delhi Government’s Department of Administrative Reforms before her removal.

According to official sources, the decision was approved by the President of India after recommendations from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The action follows years of inquiry into allegations of misuse and misappropriation of public funds during her tenure as Deputy Commissioner of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh.

The disciplinary proceedings began between 2009 and 2010, when formal charge memoranda were issued against the officer under the All India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules. Investigations involved consultations with the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), both of which reportedly supported strict disciplinary action.

The case also went through multiple legal proceedings over the years. Earlier, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) had set aside the disciplinary process, stating that the Ministry of Home Affairs did not have the authority to act against AGMUT cadre officers. However, the Delhi High Court later reversed that order on April 1, 2026, restoring the inquiry and allowing the Centre to proceed with the recommendation for her removal from service.

During her administrative career spanning more than two decades, Padma Jaiswal held several important roles across Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, and Puducherry. The case has once again brought attention to accountability and transparency within the civil services system.