India, July 6 -- The Delhi High Court sought the Centre's response to petitions filed by members and staff of the Delhi Gymkhana Club challenging a show-cause notice issued for their eviction from the club's 27.3-acre premises on Safdarjung Road.

Justice Avneesh Jhingan issued notice to the Union government on applications seeking a stay on the eviction proceedings. The court also asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to ensure that the hearing before the Estate Officer, scheduled for July 7, is deferred until after the next hearing in the High Court on July 28.

Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Mehta informed the court that the government would file its response to the applications. He also said the petitioners could seek an a...