High Court Clears Path for Delhi Race Club Eviction

The Delhi High Court has overturned a previous order that had stalled the eviction process of the Delhi Race Club from its location in Lutyens' Delhi. The court allowed the Centre's appeal, underscoring the club's unauthorized occupation of the premises, as the original lease expired in December 1994.

The Delhi High Court has paved the way for the eviction of the Delhi Race Club from its 84-acre premises in Lutyens' Delhi by setting aside a previous stay order. The court's decision came after the Centre appealed against a single-judge order that halted eviction proceedings.

According to the Centre, the Delhi Race Club has been occupying the land without authorization since its lease expired in December 1994. Consequently, the Centre issued a show-cause notice for eviction under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act in March, demanding possession of the land for public use.

The Delhi Race Club's interim relief has now been revoked, allowing the estate officer to proceed with eviction actions. The court's decision underscores the legal complexities surrounding land occupancy and public property rights in high-profile real estate zones.