Centre asks Delhi Gymkhana Club to hand over premises by June 5

The Centre has asked Gymkhana Club in Lutyens' Delhi to hand over its premises by June 5, citing that the land was required for strengthening defence infrastructure.

The order, which was issued by the Land and Development Office under the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, stated that the land is essential to fulfil urgent institutional needs, governance infrastructure and public interest project.

"The premises shall be taken over by the Land and Development Office on June 5," the order stated.