Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Centre Takes Possession as Delhi Race Club Demolition Begins
The government took control of a large horse-racing club in Delhi.
The property covers about 53 acres.
The club had been connected with horse racing for many decades.
A government officer had ordered the club’s eviction on August 11.
The club asked a court to temporarily stop the takeover.
The Patiala House Court rejected that request on August 25.
Officials took possession on August 27, and demolition began soon afterward.
Several racing facilities, including stables and the winning post, were pulled down.
The Centre took possession of the Delhi Race Club’s approximately 53-acre premises on August 27.
Demolition began soon afterward at the club near Lok Kalyan Marg in Lutyens’ Delhi.
Bulldozers removed stables, the bookmaker ring, winning post and photo-finish-related structures.
The takeover followed an August 11 eviction order issued under the Public Premises law.
Patiala House Court rejected the club’s request for interim relief before authorities proceeded.
- Who
- The Centre, the Delhi Race Club, the Patiala House Court and the Land and Development Office are involved.
- What
- The Centre took possession of the Delhi Race Club premises, after which demolition work began.
- When
- The eviction order was issued on August 11; the court rejected interim relief on August 25; possession and demolition followed on August 27.
- Where
- The Delhi Race Club premises near Lok Kalyan Marg in Lutyens’ Delhi.
- Why
- Authorities proceeded after an estate officer issued an eviction order under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act and the club failed to obtain interim court relief.
- Property size
- Approximately 53 acres
- Location
- Near Lok Kalyan Marg, Lutyens’ Delhi
- Eviction order
- Issued on August 11 by an estate officer
- Court decision
- Patiala House Court rejected the club’s interim-relief plea on August 25
- Takeover and demolition
- The Centre took possession and demolition began on August 27
- Structures demolished
- Horse stables, bookmaker ring, winning post and photo-finish-related structures
- New property administrator
- The premises were handed over to the Land and Development Office under the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
