Azamgarh. A startling case of alleged document fraud has emerged in a dispute over the recognition of Madrasa Jamia Noorul Uloom in Mubarakpur. The madrasa’s management committee documents allegedly list a serving district judge posted in Jharkhand as a member, even though the judge says he had no knowledge of the matter. He has also stated that he never provided his Aadhaar card, PAN card or voter ID to anyone for registration of the committee. After learning that his name had been included, the judge wrote to the concerned authorities seeking an impartial investigation into the entire matter.
Following directions from the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education, the District Minority Welfare Department examined documents related to the madrasa’s management committee and sent a letter to Mubarakpur police seeking action against 16 people. However, the station house officer said no FIR has been registered so far and that the documents and allegations will first be examined before further action is taken.
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Dispute Began With Allegedly Fake Gift Deed
The matter came to light following a complaint concerning records related to the madrasa’s land and building. Haji Ali Imam, a resident of Mubarakpur, had raised questions about the property documents of Madrasa Jamia Noorul Uloom. During the inquiry, allegations emerged that the madrasa had obtained permanent recognition at the Alia level in 1998 on the basis of a gift deed whose authenticity has been questioned.
The document submitted by the madrasa management was stated to have been executed on June 20, 1997. It mentioned the land as being located in Mohammabad Gohna tehsil of Azamgarh district. However, records show that Mau district had already been created in 1988 and Mohammabad Gohna had become part of Mau district. The fact that the 1997 document allegedly described the area as part of Azamgarh raised serious questions over its authenticity.
The registrar of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education sought an explanation from the madrasa management. The management allegedly failed to provide a satisfactory response or produce the original gift deed. Following this, the madrasa’s recognition was suspended.
22 Names Found in Old and New Committee Records
After the registrar’s directions, the District Minority Welfare Department obtained documents related to the management committee from the Chit Fund Office. The records contained a total of 22 names linked to the management committees for 1998 and 2024-25. Eleven names were from the 1998 list, while five additional names were taken from the 2024-25 list for the purpose of initiating action against 16 people.
It was during this document review that the name of the district judge posted in Jharkhand was found listed as a committee member. After learning about the inclusion of his name, the judge objected and wrote to the authorities seeking an investigation. He said that after being selected for the post of Additional District Judge in 2002, he had been serving outside the district and had no connection with the madrasa’s management committee.
‘How Was My Name Registered Without My Documents?’
In his letter to the authorities, the district judge said he had no knowledge that his name had been included in the committee. He questioned how his name could have been used for registration when he had not provided identification documents such as his Aadhaar card, PAN card or voter ID to anyone.
The judge also said he had learned that a distant relative had allegedly included his name in the management committee. He has written to the registrar of the Board of Madarsa Education, the Superintendent of Police in Azamgarh and the District Minority Welfare Officer, seeking a high-level investigation into the matter.
Different Claims Over FIR
The District Minority Welfare Officer said that, following the registrar’s directions, documents related to the management committee were obtained from the Chit Fund Office. A complaint was then sent to Mubarakpur police seeking registration of an FIR against the office-bearers and members named in the records.
The Mubarakpur station house officer, however, said that a letter from the Minority Welfare Department’s dealing assistant had been received. According to him, the letter was for investigation and was not an FIR complaint. He said further action would be taken after examining the documents and facts.
The investigation will now focus on the management committee records, the society registration process and the basis on which the district judge’s name was entered as a member. Police will also have to establish who submitted or entered the name and what documents, if any, were used for verification. The investigation is expected to determine who was responsible for the alleged irregularities and whether any manipulation took place in documents connected with the madrasa’s recognition.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
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