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Published 25 May 2026 · local

Delhi Gymkhana Club has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a central government directive asking it to vacate its 27.3-acre premises in Lutyens' Delhi by

Delhi Gymkhana Club has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a central government directive asking it to vacate its 27.3-acre premises in Lutyens' Delhi by June 5. The matter was mentioned before Justice Avneesh Jhingan by Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who sought an urgent hearing in the case. The court agreed to hear the matter on May 26.

On May 22, the Land and Development Office (L&DO) directed the Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate and hand over its 27.3-acre property at 2, Safdarjung Road. The order cited Clause 4 of the original lease agreement, which empowers the government to reclaim the land if it is required for a “public purpose”. Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video.

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