⚖All India Muslim Personal Law Board⚖

*Withdraw the Demolition Notice Issued to Mohammad Ali Jauhar University:* All India Muslim Personal Law Board New Delhi, July 17, 2026: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly condemned the demolition notice issued by the Rampur Development Authority (RDA) for 38 buildings of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, describing it as a biased, vindictive, and unjust action. The Board has urged the Government of Uttar Pradesh to immediately halt the proposed action and withdraw the demolition notice. In a statement, the Spokesperson of the Board, Dr. S. Q. R. Ilyas, said that this action is not merely directed against an educational institution but also against the educational advancement of the Muslim community. He observed that while governments have failed to adequately address the educational backwardness of Muslims, institutions established through public initiative, sacrifice, and sustained efforts are being targeted on one pretext or another through administrative and legal measures. According to him, the present action reflects political vendetta against Azam Khan and, at the same time, seeks to further undermine the educational progress of the Muslim community. Dr. Ilyas also rejected the RDA’s claim that 38 out of the University’s 40 buildings had been constructed without obtaining the necessary approvals. He pointed out that, according to the University administration, the buildings in question were constructed at a time when the area did not fall within the jurisdiction of the Rampur Development Authority. Consequently, there was no legal requirement to obtain approval of building plans from the RDA. He further stated that even if any technical or legal deficiencies exist, they can be resolved through due legal process. Ordering the demolition of 38 buildings of a university established after years of hard work, public support, and substantial investment is not only a disproportionate and arbitrary measure but is also contrary to the larger interests of education in the country. Such an action would not merely affect one institution or one community; it would inflict irreparable damage on the nation’s educational assets. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has called upon the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Rampur Development Authority to immediately review their decision, withdraw the demolition notice, resolve any legal or technical issues through dialogue and due process, and ensure the protection of this important educational institution. ✍️ Issued by: *Dr. Vaquar Uddin Latifi* Office Secretary https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1886BaZa8L/