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2 July 2026

Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction notice

The topic involves the application of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, which serves as a practical example of executive power and administrative law, though it is not a landmark case or policy shift.

1 min read Day 1 of 5 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Land and Development Office (L&DO) under the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has issued a show-cause notice to the Delhi Gymkhana Club.
  • The notice invokes the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, to initiate eviction proceedings.
  • The government cites Clause 4 of the Perpetual Lease Deed, which allows the lessor to resume and re-enter premises required for public purposes.
  • The 27.3-acre plot at 2, Safdarjung Road is stated to be required for strengthening defence infrastructure and vital public security purposes.
  • The Delhi High Court declined to grant interim relief to club members, noting the government's assurance that eviction would follow the procedure established by law.
  • The club has been directed to respond by July 7 and attend a personal hearing before the Estate Officer.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 5 in Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction dispute, which has been running since 2 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the scope and significance of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, in the context of reclaiming government land for public purposes. 150 words
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  2. Examine the legal framework governing the resumption of land by the state under perpetual lease deeds. How does the judiciary balance the rights of lessees with the state's mandate to secure land for public interest and national security? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which legislation has the Land and Development Office (L&DO) initiated eviction proceedings against the Delhi Gymkhana Club?

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