The Delhi Gymkhana Club has written to the Land and Development Office, questioning the Centre's demand to vacate its land and seeking details on alternate relocation options.
Delhi Gymkhana Club (14,000 members, 500 staff) has formally requested the Indian government's Land and Development Office to clarify whether alternate land will be allocated before the June 5 eviction deadline tied to defense infrastructure needs. The case signals how strategic urban land reprioritization for national security can override long-standing institutional tenancies, a precedent relevant to any organization holding government-leased premises in India.
The club has around 14,000 members
May 25, 2026
11:26 am
What's the storyThe Delhi Gymkhana Club has written to the Land and Development Office (LDO) seeking clarification on its order to vacate the land by June 5.
The club, which caters to around 14,000 members and employs 500 people, is concerned about its future operations and stakeholders.
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