High Court Greenlights Centre’s Bid to Vacate Race Course Club Land

The Delhi High Court has delivered a decisive blow to the Delhi Race Course Club by vacating the interim stay on eviction proceedings concerning its sprawling 150-acre campus in central Delhi. In a detailed order, the division bench led by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tejas Karia set aside the single-judge ruling that had temporarily halted the central government’s reclamation drive. Located along Kamal Ataturk Marg in the prestigious Lutyens zone, the land sits in close proximity to the Prime Minister’s official residence, making it one of the most strategically significant plots in the capital. Government counsel maintained that the property always belonged to the state and should be returned for public purposes. The club had secured a temporary reprieve earlier, but the latest judgment removes that protection. The decision is expected to accelerate administrative action aimed at regaining possession. Sources indicate that multiple government departments are already preparing fresh notices and logistical plans to implement the court’s directive. Observers note that the ruling may embolden authorities in other long-pending land disputes where similar interim protections have stalled progress. While the club is likely to explore further legal avenues, the immediate effect of the verdict is clear: the path for eviction is now open. The case has drawn attention because of the land’s location and the broader implications for urban land governance in Delhi.