The central government issues a show-cause notice to the Delhi Gymkhana Club as part of eviction proceedings over land the Club occupies. According to reports, the government argues the Club continues to occupy the property after possession has been resumed for a public purpose, which it characterizes as “unauthorized occupation” under Section 2(g) of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971. The government states it has authority under Clause 4 of the perpetual lease deed, which allows the lessor to resume the property when it is required for public purposes. Other reporting adds that the land lease expires on May 22 and that the Land and Development Office asks the Club to explain why eviction should not begin, citing the Public Premises Act. The property is described as about 27.3 acres, and the government says it is needed for defence, public security, and other public-interest projects. The notices require the Club to respond to the government’s allegations and reasons for initiating eviction action.