Gymkhana Club To Move Court After Centre Orders It To Vacate Lutyens' Property By June 5

Last Updated:May 23, 2026, 17:20 IST

The Central government asked Gymkhana Club to hand over the premises by June 5, saying the plot was required for "strengthening and securing defence infrastructure."

The Gymkhana Club is expected to move court against the Central government’s order asking the club to vacate its 27.3-acre Lutyens’ Delhi premises by June 5.

The Land and Development Office (L&DO) of the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry asked Gymkhana Club to hand over the premises by June 5, saying the plot was required for “strengthening and securing defence infrastructure."

The Centre said the premises are located in a highly sensitive and strategic area of the national capital and is critically required for the strengthening and securing of defence infrastructure and other vital public security purposes.

“Our next step is to appeal against the order, because this club is very old and we have several members. There is no such security threat. We will appeal, and the court will take a decision based on merit," Siddharth, a member of Gymkhana club, told news agency PTI.

In its letter to the club’s secretary on May 22, the L&DO said the premises situated at 2, Safdarjung Road, were leased to the Imperial Delhi Gymkhana Club Ltd (now known as Delhi Gymkhana Club Ltd) for the specific purpose of maintaining a social and sporting club.

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