After being told to leave its 27.3-acre premises by June 5, Delhi Gymkhana Club has requested the Center to guarantee that there is "no dislocation" of the club and its operations while seeking clarification on relocation and alternative land allocation.
One of the most prestigious clubs in the nation, where prominent military officers, diplomats, bureaucrats, and members of New Delhi's powerful circles interact, is currently in danger of going extinct.
In a letter to the Land and Development Officer of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the colonial-era institution in Lutyens, Delhi, which is next to the Prime Minister's official house, stated that thousands of members, staff members, and other stakeholders might be impacted by such a move.

According to news agency ANI, the club asked in a letter dated May 23 that no action that would interfere with the institution's operations be taken until certain matters, such as whether it will be relocated and whether alternative land would be allocated, be clarified.
The letter was sent one day after the Delhi Gymkhana Club's re-entry and resumption were mandated by the Central government via the Land and Development Office.
The land was initially leased to the Imperial Delhi Gymkhana Club Ltd., now known as Delhi Gymkhana Club Ltd., for the purpose of operating a social and athletic club, according to the government's May 22 ruling.

It stated that the property is required for bolstering defence infrastructure and other public security objectives and is situated in a "highly sensitive and strategic area" of the nation's capital.
The area is needed for "urgent institutional needs, governance infrastructure, and public-interest projects" connected to adjacent government lands, according to the directive. The government said it was using its authority to re-enter the property and end the lease in the public interest by citing Clause 4 of the perpetual lease deed. Additionally, it mandated that the President of India, via the Land and Development Office, would have complete ownership of the 27.3-acre plot as well as any buildings, structures, lawns, and fixtures.

The club was instructed to turn over peaceful ownership of the property by June 5, 2026, at the latest, failing which possession would be taken legally. In response, the club stated that a writ suit against the increased lease rent is pending before the Delhi High Court and that talks with the Land and Development Office were already in progress regarding the enhancement of lease rent.
The club also informed the authorities that, in accordance with a 2022 National Company Law Tribunal order, a General Committee appointed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs presently oversees its operations. According to the statement, the committee serves as a stopgap measure until an elected body takes over.The club stated that its operations and finances have greatly improved in recent years. In contrast to losses of Rs 1,239.26 lakh in 2021–2022, the predicted financial results for 2023–2024 showed a profit of Rs 925.10 lakh. The letter further stated that the organization employs over 500 people and serves close to 14,000 members and consumers. It also mentioned investments made over several decades in club administration, sports facilities, and infrastructure.

In addition to requesting an urgent meeting with officials to address the concerns of members, staff, and other stakeholders, the General Committee asked the Ministry to think about allocating a different plot if relocation is planned. It reaffirmed that while the problems are being resolved, the club and its activities should not be disrupted.