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IAS Padma Jaiswal Dismissed After 23 Years Over Long-Running Fund Misappropriation Allegations
India
Published on 14 May 2026
A case from 2007–08 ended her 23-year IAS career
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has removed IAS officer Padma Jaiswal, a 2003-batch AGMUT-cadre officer, from government service after a lengthy disciplinary inquiry. The action follows allegations that she misappropriated public funds while serving as Deputy Commissioner of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh during 2007–08. The inquiry concluded she committed serious misconduct, prompting the ministry to recommend removal. The order takes immediate effect, barring future government employment and related benefits.
- Home Affairs removed Padma Jaiswal from government service
- Jaiswal is a 2003-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre
- Allegations relate to 2007–08 West Kameng duty
- Disciplinary proceedings concluded serious misconduct
- Removal follows a completed, long-running formal inquiry
- Order takes immediate effect, ending future government eligibility
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