Padma Jaiswal, a 2003-batch AGMUT cadre Indian Administrative Service officer, said she is not aware of any dismissal order against her being passed by Centre as claimed in reports.
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Jaiswal, who serves as the special secretary in the administrative Rreforms department of the Delhi government, has been removed in a rare instance of major action against a serving civil servant, Indian Express reported on Thursday, citing sources.
HT could not independently verify the the report.
When contacted, Jaiswal said, “I am not aware of any such development or any dismissal order being passed,” according to Indian Express.
Who is Padma Jaiswal and what’s the case
The action against Jaiswal, an officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre, reportedly stems from allegations dating back to 2007-08 when Jaiswal was serving as deputy commissioner of Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district.
A complaint by local residents in February 2008 accused her of misappropriation of government revenue and misuse of official position, the report mentioned, adding that she was placed under suspension in April that year.
In October 2010, her suspension was revoked, according to the report.
Official sources confirmed that the removal order was issued earlier this week with final approval from the President of India on the recommendation of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) headed by the Prime Minister. In regard to AGMUT cadre officials, the DoPT takes such a decision on the recommendation of the MHA.
