Delhi Gymkhana Club Faces Eviction After 100 Years on Leased Land
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- •The Delhi Gymkhana Club has been ordered to vacate its Connaught Place premises within 45 days after occupying the land for over 100 years without a valid lease.
- •The Union Ministry of Urban Affairs issued the eviction notice following a Delhi High Court ruling that declared the club’s occupation illegal.
- •The club, established in 1913, has been operating on a colonial-era lease that expired in 1955 and was never renewed.
- •The government plans to reclaim the 10.5-acre land for potential redevelopment, while the club vows to explore legal avenues to challenge the order.
New Delhi, 20 June 2024 – In a landmark decision that has sent ripples through Delhi’s elite social circles, the Delhi Gymkhana Club has been ordered to vacate the land it has occupied for over a century. The Union Ministry of Urban Affairs issued the eviction notice on Wednesday, directing the club to hand over the 10.5-acre plot in Connaught Place within 45 days. The order comes after the Delhi High Court upheld a 2017 directive calling the club’s occupation of the land illegal, as the lease expired decades ago and was never renewed.
The Delhi Gymkhana Club, established in 1913 during British colonial rule, has long been a symbol of prestige and exclusivity in the national capital. It hosts high-profile events, including diplomatic gatherings, corporate functions, and social galas, and is a member of the prestigious International Sports and Leisure Group. However, its claim to the land has always rested on a colonial-era lease that expired in 1955. Despite multiple attempts by the government to reclaim the land, the club continued operations, citing its heritage status and contributions to sports and culture.
