It is supposed to be above the false ceiling but make sure to use the rod for fan as per the ceiling height that you're planning the reason behind this is that the fan cover might not fit in small rod .
It will be covered by the ceiling and it can never be on false ceiling as the false ceiling won't take the load of fan it has to be fixed in the true ceiling / concrete so for better grip.
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