SC asks high court to consider plea against Centre’s decision to take over Delhi Gymkhana Club

On Monday, the Supreme Court directed the Delhi High Court to examine a plea from 11 members of the Delhi Gymkhana Club, who objected to the Centre's decision to seize their 27.3-acre property and initiate eviction proceedings. Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, heard arguments from senior advocate Vikas Singh, representing the club members.

Singh informed the court that the High Court had dismissed their appeal, stating that only the club itself could challenge the Centre's decision. The apex court granted them permission to appeal to the High Court, provided the other party raises any objections regarding the case's viability and legal issues. Earlier, Singh had informed the bench that a committee appointed by the Central government was currently managing the club, making it unable to contest the government in court.

On September 3, the government had informed the High Court that it would not take any punitive measures against the club before September 16 concerning its eviction from the Safdarjung Road premises. The High Court is currently considering petitions from Vijay Khurana and ten other club members, seeking the dismissal of the June 29 show-cause notice issued by an estate officer of the Land and Development Office and the resumption notification issued on May 22.