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The Centre has opposed a plea before the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on eviction proceedings against the Delhi Gymkhana Club, contending that the court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the application.In its reply to an interim plea by club member Vijay Khurana, the Centre on Monday said that Section 15 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act creates a “two-fold” bar by excluding civil courts from proceedings relating to eviction from public premises and prohibiting the grant of “any injunction in respect of any action taken or to be taken by the Estate Officer”.The dispute stems from the Centre’s decision in May to terminate the Delhi Gymkhana Club’s perpetual lease, stating that the land is required for defence infrastructure and other security purposes. Mr. Khurana and the club’s Staff Welfare Association have challenged the move before the High Court.The case came up before Justice Avneesh Jhingan on Tuesday. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Mr. Khurana, submitted that the Centre’s reply had been served late on Monday night, and sought time to file a rejoinder. The court granted the request and listed the matter for September 3. Published - July 29, 2026 01:01 am IST
