Faridabad: The Haryana Government has assumed control of Al-Falah University, appointing a senior IAS officer as administrator after an official inquiry flagged multiple statutory violations and governance lapses in the institution’s functioning.
Senior IAS officer Amit Aggarwal has been entrusted with overseeing the university’s financial and administrative operations. Officials stated that the intervention is aimed at restoring institutional stability while ensuring uninterrupted academic activities for approximately 1,700 students.
Administrative Overhaul Underway
As part of a broader restructuring, officials from JC Bose University of Science and Technology have been deputed to key positions. Ajay Ranga has been appointed as Vice-Chancellor, while Rajeev Kumar Singh will serve as Controller of Examinations. Ravi Kumar Sharma has been named Chief Finance and Accounts Officer, and Meha Sharma has taken charge as Registrar.
Authorities have emphasised that teaching operations will continue without disruption, with the existing faculty remaining in place to safeguard students’ academic progress.
Inquiry and Regulatory Concerns
The state’s intervention follows an inquiry that reportedly uncovered significant violations of statutory norms and compliance requirements. The action also comes amid heightened scrutiny after individuals linked to the university came under investigation in connection with the Red Fort blast.
Established in 2013, Al-Falah University is yet to secure accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, raising concerns about regulatory oversight. Officials noted that gaps in earlier compliance mechanisms allowed irregularities to persist, necessitating stronger state intervention.
Strengthened Legal Framework
The move aligns with recent amendments to the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, which introduces stricter penalties for maladministration, misleading disclosures, and failure to meet academic standards. Under the revised provisions, the government can suspend admissions, impose fines ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore, and, in extreme cases, order phased dissolution of institutions that fail to implement corrective measures within a stipulated timeframe.
Enforcement Directorate Action
In a parallel development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had, in January, provisionally attached assets worth approximately ₹140 crore belonging to the university under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
The attached properties include 54 acres of land in the Dhauj area of Faridabad, along with administrative buildings, academic blocks, and student hostels. The ED has classified these as “proceeds of crime,” alleging that the university’s chairman, Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, and the Al-Falah Charitable Trust generated nearly ₹493 crore through fraudulent means. The agency claims that students and parents were misled into paying substantial fees based on false claims of accreditation from NAAC and recognition by the University Grants Commission.
Links to Terror Investigation
The university has also come under the spotlight in connection with investigations into a broader “white-collar” terror module linked to the 2025 Red Fort blast. Several accused individuals, including medical professionals and academics associated with the institution, are under scrutiny for alleged links to extremist organisations.
Among those implicated are Umar Nabi, an assistant professor at the university’s medical college, and Muzzamil Shakeel and Shaheen Shahid, who were arrested with arms, ammunition, and explosive materials.
Institutional Profile
Located in Dhauj, the university spans a 70-acre campus and received recognition from the University Grants Commission in 2015. It also operates a 650-bed charitable facility, Al-Falah Hospital, under its medical sciences division. The Al-Falah Charitable Trust oversees multiple affiliated institutions across engineering, education, commerce, and health sciences.
Focus on Governance and Continuity
The Haryana Government has maintained that its intervention is primarily aimed at restoring transparency, regulatory compliance, and effective governance, while ensuring that students’ academic interests remain protected during the transition.
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