Padam Lal Negi to Be Prematurely Repatriated to Parent Cadre from Civil Aviation Ministry
The Government of India has approved the premature repatriation of Padam Lal Negi, a 1992-batch Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) officer, to his parent cadre from the Ministry of Civil Aviation on personal grounds. Negi is currently serving as Joint Secretary and Financial Adviser (JS&FA) in the ministry, and his repatriation will take effect from October 30, 2026.
The decision was conveyed through an order issued by the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) under the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, on October 15, 2026.
ACC Approves Premature Repatriation of Padam Lal Negi
According to the official order, numbered 27174/2026-EO(SM-I), the competent authority has approved the proposal submitted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation for Negi’s premature repatriation to his parent cadre. The proposal was made through the ministry’s Office Memorandum dated October 13, 2026, bearing reference number A-35018/5/2024-Administration.
The repatriation has been approved on personal grounds and will become effective from October 30, 2026. The order confirms the decision and its effective date, but does not provide further details about the personal circumstances behind the request.
Negi Was Serving as Joint Secretary and Financial Adviser
Padam Lal Negi belongs to the 1992 batch of the Indian Defence Accounts Service. At the time of the order, he was holding the position of Joint Secretary and Financial Adviser in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, a senior role combining administrative responsibilities with financial advisory functions.
His premature repatriation will bring his current central deputation assignment in the ministry to an end, with effect from the date specified in the ACC order. The document does not mention the name of any successor or provide details regarding a replacement for the Joint Secretary and Financial Adviser position.
Official Order Issued on October 15
The order was signed by Annies Kanmani Joy, Director in the Department of Personnel and Training, on behalf of the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Copies were marked to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Prime Minister’s Office, the office of the Minister of State for Personnel and other concerned authorities and offices.
The officer concerned was also included in the distribution list, along with the Cabinet Secretariat, the Department of Defence and designated officials within the Department of Personnel and Training.
The order formally establishes October 30, 2026, as the effective date of Padam Lal Negi’s premature repatriation to his parent cadre. It does not specify his next assignment or indicate whether any further posting orders have been issued.
