The ancestral property of Mohammad Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairman of Al-Falah University, in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, has been issued a final demolition notice by the Mhow Cantonment Board due to unauthorized construction. This order demands that the current occupants and legal heirs remove illegal extensions from the four-storey building, known locally as Maulana's Building, within three days. Failure to comply will lead to demolition at the owners' expense. The property dispute dates back nearly 30 years, with previous notices issued in the 1990s under the Cantonments Act going unheeded, making this latest action a firm enforcement step after long-standing non-compliance.

The building, which belongs to the family of the late Mohammad Hammad Siddiqui (Jawad’s father), has been recognized in the Mukeri Mohalla area of Mhow and had unauthorized extensions added over the years, including several windows and a large basement. This crackdown coincides with heightened scrutiny on the Siddiqui family amid ongoing investigations related to Al-Falah University, including financial fraud probes and links to a high-profile case involving a terror attack near Delhi's Red Fort.

Adding further complexity, Jawad’s younger brother, Hamud Ahmad Siddiqui, recently arrested after two decades on the run for multiple investment frauds involving retired military personnel, has brought greater attention to the family's activities. Local authorities emphasize that the removal of illegal constructions on the ancestral property is part of enforcing legal norms regardless of broader controversies surrounding the family.

This enforcement action highlights a rare instance where long-standing illegal constructions are finally being addressed by local authorities, reflecting broader themes of governance, legality, and accountability. It also underscores challenges faced by local administrative bodies in ensuring compliance over extended periods, especially when influential families are involved.

The case serves as a reminder for property owners about the importance of adhering to legal construction requirements and the potential consequences of non-compliance, especially in heritage or regulated zones. Observers note that the outcome of this demolition order could set a precedent for similar cases in cantonment areas and beyond. The Mhow Cantonment Board’s demolition notice for the Al-Falah University chairman’s ancestral property marks a decisive step to uphold property laws after decades of unresolved disputes, amid a backdrop of intense public and legal focus on the family and its associated institution.