Centre Removes IAS Officer Padma Jaiswal Over Corruption Allegations

Padma Jaiswal Removed From Service

Padma Jaiswal removed from service after the Centre took strict disciplinary action against the 2003-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre over alleged corruption and misuse of public funds.

The decision follows a lengthy departmental inquiry related to alleged financial irregularities during her tenure as Deputy Commissioner of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh in 2007–08.

MHA Recommended Dismissal

According to officials, the Ministry of Home Affairs, which controls the AGMUT cadre, recommended her dismissal after reviewing findings from the disciplinary investigation.

Authorities alleged that public funds were misappropriated during her posting in West Kameng, leading to administrative proceedings against the officer.

The Padma Jaiswal removed from service decision is being viewed as a major anti-corruption action within the civil services framework.

Inquiry Continued for Several Years

Sources said the disciplinary proceedings continued for several years before the final action was approved.

Officials stated that the inquiry examined financial records, administrative decisions, and alleged procedural violations linked to fund utilisation during her tenure.

The government has not publicly disclosed the complete findings of the inquiry but confirmed that the action followed established disciplinary procedures.

Centre Signals Tough Stand on Corruption

The case is being seen as a strong message from the Centre regarding accountability and transparency in public administration.

Government officials stated that disciplinary action against senior officers demonstrates that anti-corruption measures apply irrespective of rank or position within the bureaucracy.

The decision to remove Padma Jaiswal from service development has also triggered discussion on administrative accountability and oversight mechanisms in government departments.

Focus on Governance and Accountability

Experts say the case highlights the importance of monitoring public fund utilisation and strengthening institutional accountability in governance.

The action is likely to be cited in future discussions surrounding civil service ethics, disciplinary mechanisms, and anti-corruption reforms within administrative structures.

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