Padma Jaiswal, a 2003-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram-Union Territories) cadre, has been dismissed from service on corruption charges, an Indian Express report said.
Jaiswal was appointed as Special Secretary in the Administrative Reforms Department of the Delhi government and was removed after a protracted disciplinary process. Her removal was reported by Indian Express and other media houses. Mint has not seen an official order announcing its removal.
Jaiswal’s removal order was issued a few days ago with the final approval of the President of India on the recommendation of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) headed by the Prime Minister, the Indian Express reported.
what is it about
The case against Jaiswal pertains to allegations dating back to 2007-08, when she was appointed deputy commissioner of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh.
In February 2008, local residents in West Kameng filed a complaint accusing her of misappropriating government revenue and abuse of office.
Jaiswal was briefly suspended in 2008 but later reinstated pending an investigation that was recently concluded.
The Ministry of Home Affairs is learned to have initiated action under Rule 8 of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules. The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) had earlier struck it down on jurisdictional grounds. The Union government challenged the CAT order in the Delhi High Court, which ruled in favor of the Center on April 1 this year.
Following the High Court verdict, the MHA completed the process and recommended the capital punishment of removal.
Who is Padma Jaiswal?
Born on 6 October 1975, Padma Jaiswal is a 2003 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre. She holds BCom in Accounting, MCom in Management and CS in Corporate Governance.
Padma Jaiswal has served as Special Secretary, Delhi, Department of Administrative Reforms since 16 February 2026. During her two-decade-long career, Padma Jaiswal held various positions including Secretary, Secretary to the Cabinet, Director, Deputy Commissioner, Joint Secretary and Registrar.
Resignation from the service ends her current IAS tenure, but does not automatically bar future government employment.
