Delhi Gymkhana Club Ordered to Vacate for Public Security by June 5
End of road for elite Delhi Gymkhana Club: Centre orders British-era club to vacate premises by June 5
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The Delhi Gymkhana Club, a historic elite social institution in Lutyens Delhi, must vacate its premises by June 5, 2023, as ordered by the Union government for public security reasons. The 27.3-acre site is deemed essential for strengthening defense infrastructure and other public-interest projects.
- 01The eviction notice was issued on May 22, 2023, by the Deputy Land and Development Officer, Suchit Goyal.
- 02The club, established in July 1913, has served as a prominent venue for bureaucrats and diplomats.
- 03The government cites the need for the land to fulfill urgent institutional needs and governance infrastructure.
- 04The club has a membership cap of nearly 5,600, with a long waiting list for aspiring members.
- 05The club's premises include iconic buildings designed by architect Robert Tor Russell.
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The Delhi Gymkhana Club, a prestigious social institution located in Lutyens Delhi, is facing eviction by the Union government due to its strategic location and the need for public security. An official notice issued on May 22, 2023, mandates that the club vacate its 27.3-acre premises by June 5, 2023. The government has stated that the land is critical for enhancing defense infrastructure and fulfilling urgent public-interest projects. The club, established in July 1913, has been a gathering place for influential figures, including senior bureaucrats and military officials. The notice, signed by Deputy Land and Development Officer Suchit Goyal, emphasizes the government's authority to reclaim the land under the lease agreement for public purposes. The club's iconic buildings, designed by architect Robert Tor Russell, have historical significance, and the club boasts a membership cap of nearly 5,600 members, with a waiting list that can extend up to 40 years for new applicants. The club's exclusivity is reflected in its high application fees, exceeding ₹7 lakh (approximately $8,500 USD) for prospective members.
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The eviction of the Delhi Gymkhana Club will impact its members and the social fabric of elite gatherings in Delhi.
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