Senior Woman IAS officer dismissed over corruption charges
Padma Jaiswal is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre. She is serving as Special Secretary in the Administrative Reforms Department of the Government of Delhi at the time disciplinary action has been taken against her.
Babushahi Bureau
New Delhi, May 15, 2026: In a rare and strict disciplinary action against a serving civil servant, the Central Government has dismissed senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Padma Jaiswal from service over corruption-related charges.
The dismissal order was issued earlier this week after receiving final approval from the President of India. The decision was taken on the recommendation of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), which operates under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
Who is Padma Jaiswal?
Padma Jaiswal is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre. She is serving as Special Secretary in the Administrative Reforms Department of the Government of Delhi at the time disciplinary action has been taken against her.
Background of the Case
The action against Padma Jaiswal stems from allegations dating back to 2007–08, when she was posted as Deputy Commissioner of West Kameng district.
In February 2008, local residents lodged a complaint accusing her of:
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Misappropriation of government revenue
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Abuse of official position
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Diversion of public funds
Following the complaint, she was placed under suspension in April 2008. Although she was later reinstated, disciplinary proceedings continued.
CBI Chargesheet and Departmental Inquiry
Padma Jaiswal was subsequently named in a chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which alleged that she had diverted public funds and misused her official authority during her tenure in West Kameng.
A prolonged departmental inquiry followed. During the process:
Legal Proceedings
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which serves as the cadre-controlling authority for AGMUT officers, initiated action under Rule 8 of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules.
The proceedings were earlier set aside by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) on jurisdictional grounds. However, in April 2026, the Delhi High Court restored the disciplinary proceedings and upheld the Centre’s authority to continue the action.
Removal from Service
Based on the findings of the inquiry and recommendations of the UPSC, the Union Government approved her removal from service. The final order was issued with the approval of the President of India on the recommendation of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
Why This Case Is Significant
The removal of a serving IAS officer is uncommon and represents one of the rare instances where a major penalty has been imposed after a long disciplinary process involving multiple central agencies and judicial scrutiny.