Delhi High Court Raises Concerns Over Centre's Land Takeover Plans
'We will all suffocate and die': Delhi HC questions Centre's proposed takeover of Gymkhana club

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The Delhi High Court expressed alarm over the Centre's plan to reclaim land from the Indian Polo Association and the Delhi Gymkhana Club, warning that it could exacerbate pollution and reduce green spaces in the city. The court emphasized the need for preserving open areas in an already congested capital.
- 01The Delhi High Court criticized the Centre's land takeover for potentially worsening pollution and reducing green spaces.
- 02Justice Neena Bansal Krishna warned that Delhi could become unlivable due to the loss of open areas.
- 03The Centre claims the land is necessary for defense and public infrastructure, but the court questioned this rationale.
- 04The Indian Polo Association is contesting an eviction notice and has sought a stay on the order.
- 05The Delhi Gymkhana Club, a significant heritage institution, is also affected by the Centre's land reclamation plans.
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The Delhi High Court expressed grave concerns regarding the Indian government's proposal to reclaim land occupied by the Indian Polo Association (IPA) and the Delhi Gymkhana Club. During a hearing on a plea from the IPA against an eviction notice for the 15.20-acre Jaipur Polo Ground, Justice Neena Bansal Krishna highlighted the critical need for green spaces in Delhi, stating that the capital is already grappling with pollution and diminishing open areas. The court warned that the city's livability is at risk, saying, "Delhi will choke. Whatever little breather we have in the NDMC area is also going away." In response, the Centre's counsel argued that the land is essential for defense infrastructure and public purposes. However, the court questioned whether this would lead to increased construction and the loss of heritage properties. The IPA is challenging the eviction order and has requested a stay, while the court has directed both parties to appear before the District and Sessions Judge for further consideration. The Delhi Gymkhana Club, established in 1913, is also implicated in the Centre's plans for land reclamation.
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The proposed land takeover could lead to further loss of green spaces in Delhi, impacting air quality and livability.
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