Ancestral Home of Al-Falah Founder Served Demolition Notice
The Al‑Falah University founder’s ancestral property has been served a demolition notice by the Mhow Cantonment Board in Madhya Pradesh amid intensifying investigations into the institution. The order flatly declared the building’s construction illegal and directed immediate rectification or demolition.
Details Of The Property And Notice
The notice pertains to the four-storey structure locally known as “Maulana’s Building” in the Kayastha locality of Mhow. Authorities identified unauthorised additions including a basement and extra floors beyond permitted use. The board reportedly gave the occupants three days to comply or face demolition at their cost.
Context Of The Action
The action comes against a backdrop of multiple regulatory and criminal investigations involving Al-Falah University, including alleged fraudulent accreditation and links to a terrorist attack. These issues have triggered regulatory show-cause notices and FIRs in recent weeks. The demolition order is viewed as a further escalation of scrutiny into the founder’s personal assets.
Implications And Possible Outcomes
The property action signals that regulators are willing to pursue not only institutional but also personal accountability in the case. If executed, the demolition could set a precedent for similar enforcement in other jurisdictions. For the university and its stakeholders, the move adds reputational risk and may intensify pressure to respond to broader allegations of mis-management and legal non-compliance.
What Happens Next
The legal heirs or current occupant of the property must either apply for retroactive approval or remove the unauthorised construction within the stipulated timeframe. Failure to respond may result in forced demolition. Meanwhile the university remains under investigation and may face further regulatory action depending on the findings of ongoing probes.
