Moradabad divisional commissioner cancels Rs 20 crore labour cess fine imposed on SP’s Azam Khan
Sunday, 27 April 2025 () Moradabad divisional commissioner Aunjaneya Singh annulled a ?20 crore labour cess fine against SP leader Azam Khan, ruling that officials violated natural justice during the 2018 Jauhar University construction case. Khan argued the penalty was based on incorrect cost estimates. The commissioner ordered a fresh hearing, noting the cess decision was made without proper document verification.