Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Jauhar University Faces Multiple Legal Actions
Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur is facing multiple legal actions from different government agencies.
The university has received notices from the Income Tax Department, Rampur Development Authority (RDA), Fire Department, Public Works Department, and Jal Nigam.
The RDA has issued a demolition notice for 38 of the university's 40 buildings due to alleged irregularities in construction and lack of proper approvals.
The university claims that the RDA did not have jurisdiction over the land when the buildings were constructed, while the RDA argues that map approval was necessary.
The university also faces a recovery notice from Jal Nigam for allegedly using a public sewage treatment plant for private use.
The university administration alleges that the actions are politically motivated, while government agencies maintain that the notices are based on legal and regulatory requirements.
Mohammad Ali Jauhar University faces multiple legal actions from various government agencies.
The Rampur Development Authority (RDA) has issued a demolition notice for 38 of the university's 40 buildings.
The university claims the RDA did not have jurisdiction over the land when the buildings were constructed.
The Income Tax Department has cancelled the registration of the trust running the university for various violations.
The Jal Nigam has issued a recovery notice for Rs 11 crore for alleged misuse of a public sewage treatment plant.
The university administration alleges that the actions are politically motivated, while government agencies maintain that the notices are based on legal and regulatory requirements.
- Who
- Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, Rampur Development Authority (RDA), Income Tax Department, Fire Department, Public Works Department, Jal Nigam
- What
- Multiple legal actions and notices issued against the university for alleged irregularities
- When
- June 17 to July 17
- Where
- Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Alleged irregularities in construction, lack of proper approvals, and misuse of public facilities
University Administration
Government Agencies
Jurisdiction of RDA
University Administration
The university claims the RDA did not have jurisdiction over the land when the buildings were constructed, as the RDA was established in 2005 and the land was under zila panchayat jurisdiction.
Government Agencies
The RDA argues that map approval was necessary and that the trust knew the procedure, as evidenced by the approval for two buildings.
Political Vendetta
University Administration
The university and SP leaders allege that the actions against the university are politically motivated, citing the timing and nature of the notices.
Government Agencies
BJP leaders and allies question why the SP government did not grant proper permissions to the university when it was in power.
- University Name
- Mohammad Ali Jauhar University
- Number of Buildings Facing Demolition
- 38
- Total Area of University
- 82,309 sq metres
- Income Tax Notice Date
- June 17 and June 23
- RDA Demolition Notice Date
- July 15
- Fire Department Notice Date
- July 7 and July 16
- Jal Nigam Recovery Notice Amount
- Rs 11 crore
- Public Works Department Notice Date
- July 16