Rampur Development Authority Orders Demolition of 38 Buildings at Jauhar University

In a significant administrative move, the Rampur Development Authority (RDA) has issued demolition orders for 38 out of 40 buildings at the Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, a project associated with jailed SP leader Azam Khan. The authorities have granted the institution 15 days to remove the structures voluntarily, failing which the administration will proceed with demolition in accordance with the law.

### Findings of the Investigation
* **Jurisdictional Audit:** The area where the university is located (Singankheda village) came under the RDA's jurisdiction in 2024. Upon review, the authority requested building maps, discovering that only 2 of the 40 structures had formal approvals.
* **Procedural Compliance:** District Magistrate Ajay Kumar Dwivedi clarified that the university had previously obtained approvals from the District Panchayat for two buildings, indicating that the institution was aware of the regulatory requirements. The failure to secure similar approvals for the remaining 38 buildings led to their classification as 'illegal constructions.'
* **Due Process:** The RDA stated that the institution was given multiple opportunities to respond via written submissions and personal hearings before the final decision was reached.

### Administrative Stance
The action is being executed under Section 27(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973. District officials emphasized that this is part of the Yogi government's 'Zero Tolerance' policy against illegal construction, ensuring that all development adheres to established urban planning norms. If the university fails to comply within the 15-day window, the RDA will initiate the demolition process at the institution's expense.