New Delhi, May 23 -- The Central Government on Friday ordered the re-entry and resumption of the Delhi Gymkhana Club premises situated at 2, Safdarjung Road, New Delhi, citing urgent public purpose and national interest considerations.

The order was issued on May 22, 2026, by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs through the Land & Development Office (L&DO).

According to the order, the land had originally been leased to the Imperial Delhi Gymkhana Club Ltd., now known as Delhi Gymkhana Club Ltd., for the purpose of maintaining a social and sporting club. However, the government stated that the premises fall within a "highly sensitive and strategic area" of the national capital and are now critically required for strengthening defenc...