Delhi Gymkhana Club Members Move Court Against Centre’s Eviction Notice for 27.3-acre Lutyens’ Delhi Land
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- •Delhi Gymkhana Club members are filing a court petition on Monday against the Centre’s eviction notice to vacate its 27.3-acre Lutyens’ Delhi property by June 5.
- •The government invoked Clause 4 of the lease deed, claiming the land is needed for governance infrastructure and public projects in a sensitive area.
- •The club has over 14,000 members and 500 employees, and warns of disruption if eviction proceeds without relocation clarity.
- •The institution, founded in 1913, has historic ties to British officials and is now managed under an NCLT-appointed committee after financial recovery in recent years.
NEW DELHI: In a significant legal and emotional turning point, multiple members of the prestigious Delhi Gymkhana Club have initiated a signature campaign to challenge the Union government’s directive to vacate the club’s sprawling 27.3-acre property in Lutyens’ Delhi by June 5. The members are set to file a formal petition in court on Monday, marking a direct confrontation with the Centre over the future of one of the capital’s most iconic institutions.
