India, May 15 -- Padma Jaiswal, a 2003-batch IAS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram (AGMUT) cadre, has been removed from service by the Centre. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs, as the cadre-controlling authority, imposed the major penalty of removal after a prolonged disciplinary inquiry.

The order was issued on 12-13 May 2026 with final approval from the President on the recommendation of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.

The case stems from her tenure as Deputy Commissioner of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh during 2007-2008. She was accused of misappropriating and mis utilising public funds, abusing her official position, and diverting government money.

A CBI chargesheet filed in l...