The madrasa, in Gujar Tola village along the Tanda-Banda national highway, in the Gauriganj area, was demolished in the presence of a large contingent of police.
It had been in operation since 2009 and a case was going on in a local court.
However, no academic work was being carried out from the building for the last two years.
Amethi District Magistrate Rakesh Kumar Mishra, said: “After orders of the court, the madrasa was demolished. It was constructed illegally on land meant for a pasture.”
The Amethi administration has also imposed a fine of Rs 2.24 lakh on the owner of the madrasa.
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