The Delhi Gymkhana Club and its Staff Welfare Association are contesting the central government's eviction order from their Lutyens' Delhi property. The High Court will hear the petitions on July 6, as the club fights to remain at its 2, Safdarjung Road location.
The Land and Development Office (L&DO) has issued an eviction order for the Delhi Gymkhana Club (DGC) premises due to an unpaid rent of Rs 48 crore. L&DO sent three notices since September last year, with the latest just weeks before the eviction order. Club members were reportedly not informed of the long-pending dues.
Delhi Gymkhana Club management assured 600 employees their jobs are secure after a government order to vacate premises by June 5. Employees fear for livelihoods, while the club challenges the directive in court. Legal efforts are underway to protect staff interests.
Delhi Gymkhana Club members and employees are preparing to challenge the Centre's order to hand over its 27.3-acre land, citing security reasons. Members, engaging Abhishek Manu Singhvi, argue the grounds are frivolous and question the lack of transparency and impact on employees.
