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

The Centre has asked Gymkhana Club in Lutyens' Delhi to hand over the premises by June 5, citing that the 27.3-acre plot was required for "strengthening and securing defence infrastructure".

The Centre has asked Gymkhana Club in Lutyens' Delhi to hand over the premises by June 5, citing that the 27.3-acre plot was required for "strengthening and securing defence infrastructure".

Centre asked Delhi Gymkhana Club to hand over premises by June 5, citing it was required "strengthening and securing defence infrastructure."

One of India’s most exclusive colonial-era clubs is staring at a major shake-up after the Centre ordered it to vacate its Lutyens’ Delhi premises, citing defence infrastructure and urgent governance needs.

The notice issued by Centre cited Clause 4 of the lease deed, stating that the lessor is empowered to reclaim the premises if the land is needed for a public purpose.