NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Tuesday declined to pass any interim order restraining the Centre from acting on its directive asking the Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its premises by June 5, while recording Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s assurance that there would be no “forcible possession” or sudden takeover and that any eviction, if carried out, would be strictly in accordance with law and after prior notice.

The land had originally been leased to the Delhi Gymkhana Club for the purpose of maintaining a social and sporting club. | India News

Centre orders Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate premises by June 5 for urgent infrastructure and public interest projects.

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Saturday directed the Delhi Gymkhana Club in Lutyens’ Delhi to vacate its premises by June 5, stating that the 27.3-acre land parcel is required for…