India, July 16 -- Established in 1939, the Kerala Club is staring at the possibility of losing its historic home at Delhi's Connaught Place after receiving an eviction notice from its landlord over alleged non-payment of rent, prompting the organisation to prepare for a legal battle.

The Kerala Club was originally allotted the premises at Punj House in Connaught Place at a monthly rent of Rs 70, said its president, AJ Philip. In 2004, a dispute arose between the club and the landlord over the nominal rent, following which the matter reached the court. The court directed the club to pay a revised monthly rent of Rs 243.

According to the club, it has continued to pay the court-fixed rent of Rs 243 every month since then. One of the oldest...