Archive · 27 Jul 2026
UP University Gets Interim Relief from Demolition
A university in Uttar Pradesh, India, called Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, got temporary relief from a demolition order.
The Rampur Development Authority had ordered the demolition of 38 buildings of the university.
The university, led by Azam Khan, challenged this order.
The Moradabad Divisional Commissioner, who is also the chairman of the RDA, stayed the demolition order until further notice.
The appeal was listed for hearing on the next day.
The Rampur Development Authority issued a demolition order for 38 buildings of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University.
The university challenged the demolition order, and the Moradabad Divisional Commissioner stayed the order.
The interim relief was granted until further orders.
The appeal was listed for hearing on the day after the interim relief was granted.
Azam Khan, a jailed former UP minister, is the chairman of the university's governing trust.
- Who
- Mohammad Ali Jauhar University and Rampur Development Authority
- What
- Interim relief from demolition order
- When
- July 16
- Where
- Rampur, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The university challenged the demolition order issued by the RDA.
Mohammad Ali Jauhar University
Rampur Development Authority
Demolition Order
Mohammad Ali Jauhar University
The university is challenging the demolition order, seeking to protect its buildings.
Rampur Development Authority
The RDA issued the demolition order for 38 buildings, citing unspecified reasons.
- University Name
- Mohammad Ali Jauhar University
- Location
- Rampur, Uttar Pradesh
- Demolition Order Date
- July 15
- Interim Relief Date
- July 16
- Number of Buildings to be Demolished
- 38
- Chairman of the University
- Azam Khan
- Division Commissioner
- Anjaneya Kumar Singh