HC agrees to hear plea against Centre’s order to vacate Delhi Gymkhana Club
The Delhi High Court has agreed to hear a petition challenging the Centre's order to vacate the Delhi Gymkhana Club. The Centre has directed the club to hand over its premises by June 5, citing public security needs. The club, established in 1913, is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the country, located in a strategic area of the national capital.
- ▪The Delhi High Court will hear a petition against the Centre's eviction order for the Delhi Gymkhana Club.
- ▪The Centre's order requires the club to vacate its 27.3-acre premises by June 5.
- ▪The eviction is based on a public-purpose clause in the original lease deed.
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HC agrees to hear plea against Centre’s order to vacate Delhi Gymkhana ClubOn May 22, the Centre directed the iconic Delhi Gymkhana Club to hand over its 27.3-acre premises at 2, Safdarjung Road to the Land and Development Office (L&DO) by June 5Published on: May 25, 2026 12:13 PM ISTBy Shruti KakkarShare viaCopy link The Delhi High Court has agreed to hear on Tuesday a petition challenging the Centre’s order to vacate the iconic Gymkhana Club of Delhi.The club remains one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious institutional clubs. (Image sourced from Delhi Gymkhana Club)The petition, filed by members of the club, was mentioned before a bench of Justice Avneesh Jhingan by senior advocate AM Singhvi on Monday, seeking an urgent hearing.
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