Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Delhi Gymkhana Club Faces Eviction After Lease Termination
The Delhi Gymkhana Club is a sports club that has a long lease on a big piece of land in New Delhi.
The government decided to end that lease so it could use the land for defence purposes.
The club members met with government officials to say they don’t want to be evicted.
The government sent a notice asking the club to explain why it shouldn’t be evicted.
The club has taken the case to the Delhi High Court, saying the government didn’t follow proper rules.
The court will hear the case again in September, giving the club more time to argue its case.
Delhi Gymkhana Club members met Land and Development Office officials to protest eviction.
Centre issued a May 22 order terminating the club’s perpetual lease over 27.3 acres.
L&DO sent a show‑cause notice on June 29 under the Public Premises Act.
Delhi High Court scheduled next hearing for September 3, allowing the club to continue its case.
Club argues termination is arbitrary, lacks due process, and seeks protection from coercive action.
- Who
- Delhi Gymkhana Club members and officials of the Land and Development Office
- What
- Dispute over the club’s eviction following the termination of its perpetual lease
- When
- Meeting on July 30; order issued May 22; notice issued June 29; next hearing September 3
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Centre claims need to strengthen defence infrastructure; club argues termination is arbitrary and lacks due process
- Party
- Delhi Gymkhana Club
- Property Size
- 27.3 acres
- Order Date
- May 22
- Notice Date
- June 29
- Next Hearing
- September 3
- Legal Act
- Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act