Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Maharashtra's New Gymkhana Policy Changes Membership and Rents
Imagine the government is making new rules for clubs called gymkhanas, where people go to play sports and socialize.
The new rules give the government more say in who can join these clubs, especially for important government officials.
Gymkhanas must now let senior government officers become members.
After some time, some officers can become permanent members.
The clubs also have to pay rent to the government, and the amount depends on how big the club's land is.
The clubs can rent out their space for events but must let the government use the space for free sometimes.
Maharashtra's new gymkhana policy grants district collectors more power.
Gymkhanas must offer service memberships to senior state and central government officers.
Gymkhanas must grant permanent memberships to select officers after five years of service membership.
The policy introduces a new lease rent structure for gymkhanas.
Gymkhanas can rent out grounds for non-sporting events but must offer them free for public use.
- Who
- District Collectors, senior state and central government officers, and gymkhanas.
- What
- A new gymkhana policy was released, impacting membership, rents, and officer access.
- When
- The policy was released recently, after revisions in 2017 and amendments in 2024.
- Where
- Maharashtra, particularly in Mumbai.
- Why
- To regulate gymkhana operations, standardize officer memberships, and update financial structures.
Gymkhanas
Government
Government Influence
Gymkhanas
Gymkhanas may resist the increased government influence over membership and operations.
Government
Government aims to ensure inclusivity and transparency in gymkhana management.
- Policy Released By
- Revenue Department
- Key Change
- Mandatory officer memberships
- Officer Service Membership
- Up to 5% of total gymkhana membership
- Mumbai Permanent Membership Fee
- Rs 5 lakh (max)
- Gymkhana Rent for Category A
- 1% of 10% RR value
- Free Use for Government
- 5 days annually