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Padma Jaiswal dismissed as IAS corruption allegations resurface after years and a presidential approval
Politics
Published on 15 May 2026
A 2008 complaint led to suspension, then revocation
The Centre has dismissed Padma Jaiswal, a 2003-batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer, in a rare move against a serving official. The decision was made after the Department of Personnel and Training recommended action and received final approval from the President of India. Allegations date back to 2007–08 when she served as Deputy Commissioner in Arunachal Pradesh, with residents accusing her of misusing her post and misappropriating funds. She was suspended in 2008 but later had the suspension revoked in 2010.
- Padma Jaiswal is a 2003-batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer
- Dismissal followed DoPT recommendation and President of India approval
- Allegations trace to her Deputy Commissioner role in Arunachal Pradesh
- Complaint by residents was filed in February 2008
- Suspension in April 2008 was revoked in October 2010
- Her LinkedIn lists an MBA and Company Secretary certification
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