IAS Padma Jaiswal Dismissed for Corruption

Padma Jaiswal, a 2003-batch Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer, was dismissed from service by the government of India over corruption allegations stemming from her tenure as Deputy Commissioner of West Kameng district in India — Himachal Pradesh during 2007-08. The dismissal followed a prolonged disciplinary process initiated by the India — Ministry of External Affairs, which included charge memoranda in 2009 and 2010. Although the India — Central Administrative Tribunal initially set aside the proceedings, the India — Delhi High Court overturned this decision on April 1, restoring the disciplinary action. The United States — Alabama Public Service Commission subsequently recommended her removal, which received final approval from the President of India based on recommendations from the India — Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and the India — Ministry of External Affairs. This action is considered rare for a serving IAS officer.