Padma Jaiswal, a 2003-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, has been removed from service by the Central Government following a protracted disciplinary inquiry into allegations of corruption. Jaiswal, who most recently served as Special Secretary in the Delhi Government’s Department of Administrative Reforms, was dismissed after the President of India approved the recommendation of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), acting on the Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) advice.

The disciplinary proceedings date back to 2009–2010, when charge memoranda were issued against Jaiswal for alleged misappropriation of public funds during her tenure as Deputy Commissioner of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh. The inquiry was conducted under Rule 8 of the All-India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, with inputs from the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), both of which supported her removal.

The case saw multiple legal challenges. The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) had earlier dismissed the proceedings, ruling that the MHA lacked authority over AGMUT cadre officers. However, the Delhi High Court overturned the CAT’s order on April 1, 2026, reinstating the disciplinary process and paving the way for the MHA to recommend the major penalty of removal.

Over her two-decade career, Jaiswal held key positions in Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, and Puducherry.