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Centre issues show-cause notice to Delhi Gymkhana
NDTV··1 Jul
The Union government issued a show-cause notice to Delhi Gymkhana Club under the Public Premises Act, asking why an eviction order should not be passed. The club occupies 27.3 acres at Safdarjung Road. The Estate Officer directed a reply by July 7 at 2:30 pm after the perpetual lease was terminated on May 22 for public purposes.
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What It Means For You
- Historic Delhi clubs face scrutiny over public land occupation.
- Members may see service disruption if eviction proceeds.
- Public premises law governs lease termination and removal.
What's Happening
- A show-cause notice was issued under the Public Premises Act.
- The club must respond by July 7 at 2:30 pm.
- The perpetual lease was terminated on May 22.
Land Dispute Timeline
- The club was asked to vacate by June 5 after lease termination.
- The Centre cites defence and governance needs for the land.
- Eviction proceedings moved to formal statutory notice stage June 29.
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