Centre asks Delhi Gymkhana to explain why it should not be evicted

The Union government has asked the Delhi Gymkhana Club to explain why it should not be evicted from its 27.3-acre premises in central Delhi, The Indian Express reported on Wednesday.

The show-cause notice was sent to the club on Monday, the newspaper quoted unidentified officials as saying. Representatives of the club have been asked to appear before the Land and Development Office on July 7.

If they fail to appear or submit a response to the notice, the matter may be decided ex parte, or without hearing the opposing parties, reported News18.