Aligarh Muslim University Land Dispute Escalates, Next Hearing Scheduled for August 27 The long-standing dispute between Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and the municipal corporation over a 3.863-hectare plot of land, valued at approximately 500 crore rupees, has intensified. The land, which the university claims has been under its ownership since 1925, is now at the center of a legal battle. Following a court hearing on Saturday, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) issued formal notices to both parties, with the next hearing tentatively scheduled for August 27. AMU officials, including Proctor Mohammad Naved Khan, have presented documents to the mayor, Prashant Singhal, asserting the university’s ownership of the land. They argued that the municipal corporation’s claim to the property is invalid, citing historical records that date back to 1925. Singhal, however, has stated that the municipal corporation maintains its claim, and the case is under investigation by the district magistrate. The dispute has sparked concerns among university authorities and faculty. AMU’s teachers’ association, the AMU Teachers’ Association (AMUTA), has announced plans to organize a protest if the issue is not resolved. The association’s secretary, Dr. Ashraf Matin, revealed that a meeting of association leaders will be held on Monday to discuss strategies. “The land is not just property but a historical legacy of the university,” Matin emphasized, highlighting the importance of preserving the institution’s heritage. The conflict has also drawn attention to procedural irregularities. AMU officials accuse the municipal corporation of illegally erecting a board on the disputed land without prior notice.#district_magistrate #sub_divisional_magistrate #aligarh_muslim_university #prashant_singhal #amutaa
