New Delhi, May 25 -- Members of the Delhi Gymkhana Club have approached the Delhi High Court challenging the Central Government's order directing the Club to vacate and hand over possession of its 27.3-acre premises at Safdarjung Road in New Delhi.

Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi mentioned the matter before a Bench of the Delhi High Court on Monday and informed the Court that a petition has been filed assailing the government's re-entry and resumption order concerning the Club premises.

Taking note of the submissions, the Bench agreed to list the matter for hearing tomorrow.

The petition challenges the order issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs through the Land and Development Office (L&DO), whereby the Centre dire...