The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has removed 2003 batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer Padma Jaiswal from service after a prolonged disciplinary inquiry into allegations of misappropriation of public funds during her tenure as Deputy Commissioner of West Kameng in Arunachal Pradesh in 2007 and 2008.
Order Issued After Presidential Approval
At the time of her dismissal, Jaiswal was serving as Special Secretary in the Delhi government’s Department of Administrative Reforms. The order was issued after the President of India approved the recommendation of the Department of Personnel and Training, acting on the advice of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The disciplinary proceedings had begun through charge memos issued in 2009 and 2010 under Rule 8 of the All India Services Discipline and Appeal Rules. The case was later examined with inputs from the Union Public Service Commission and the Central Vigilance Commission, both of which supported her removal from service.
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High Court Restored Disciplinary Process
The matter had earlier taken a different turn before the Central Administrative Tribunal, which dismissed the case on the ground that the Ministry of Home Affairs lacked jurisdiction over AGMUT cadre officers. However, the Delhi High Court overturned that order on April 1, 2026.
That decision restored the disciplinary process and enabled the penalty recommendation to move forward. The reversal cleared the way for the final administrative action that has now resulted in her dismissal from service.
Inquiry Found Serious Misconduct
The inquiry concluded that serious misconduct had been established. The penalty of removal takes immediate effect and bars Jaiswal from future government employment and related service benefits.
Over a career spanning more than two decades, Jaiswal served in Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa and Puducherry. Her removal marks the conclusion of a long running disciplinary case that began over allegations linked to her tenure in Arunachal Pradesh nearly two decades ago.
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