Won't go and forcibly vacate: Centre tells Supreme Court over Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction
The Centre has informed the Delhi high court that it will not forcibly vacate the Delhi Gymkhana Club. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated that possession will be taken in accordance with the law. The club has been asked to vacate by June 5 for defense infrastructure purposes.
- ▪The Centre has given the Delhi Gymkhana Club an opportunity to vacate the premises voluntarily.
- ▪Solicitor General Tushar Mehta emphasized that any possession will follow legal procedures.
- ▪The 27.3-acre land is required for strengthening and securing defense infrastructure.
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Won't go and forcibly vacate: Centre tells high court over Delhi Gymkhana Club evictionSolicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Delhi high court that the possession will be taken as per law.Updated on: May 26, 2026 11:11 AM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Centre told the Delhi high court on Tuesday that it has given the Delhi Gymkhana Club an opportunity to vacate the premises “on its own” and that if they do not vacate on their own, it is not that the police will rush in and the Centre will take forcible possession of the premises.A car is seen entering the Delhi Gymkhana Club, in New Delhi.
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