New Delhi: The government of Haryana has taken control of Al-Falah University in Faridabad following an inquiry that identified several statutory violations and administrative irregularities in the institution’s functioning.
Senior IAS officer Amit Aggarwal has been appointed as the university’s administrator and has assumed charge of its financial and administrative operations. The intervention aims to restore governance while ensuring academic activities continue smoothly for nearly 1,700 enrolled students.
As part of the restructuring process, officials from JC Bose University of Science and Technology have been deputed to key positions. Ajay Ranga has been appointed 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 will take charge as registrar. Authorities said teaching staff will remain unchanged to avoid disruption to academic schedules.
The action follows an investigation that reportedly uncovered multiple violations of statutory norms. The move also comes amid heightened scrutiny after individuals linked to the institution were investigated in connection with the Delhi Red Fort blast.
Established in 2013, the university has yet to obtain accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Officials said regulatory gaps in earlier years allowed compliance issues to remain unchecked, prompting the government to step in with stronger oversight.
Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate earlier attached assets worth about ₹140 crore belonging to the university under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The agency alleged that the institution and its trust misled students by claiming accreditation and recognition from the University Grants Commission.
Investigators have also linked several accused in the Red Fort blast case, including faculty members and alumni, to the university. Authorities believe the case may be part of a wider terror network connected to groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind.
The state government said its intervention is intended to restore proper governance while protecting the academic interests of students and strengthening regulatory oversight of private universities.
