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The Solicitor General assented to the request, confirming that the Estate Officer’s hearing would be postponed accordingly. The court thus directed that the July 07 hearing before the Estate Officer stand adjourned to a day after 28 July 2026, allowing the High Court to first consider the stay applications and the Centre’s response.

Government’s Position on the Land

The Central Government has maintained that the land parcel situated on Safdarjung Road lies in a highly sensitive and strategic zone of Delhi. It contends that the premises are critically required for the strengthening and securing of defence infrastructure and other vital public security purposes. This assertion forms the factual basis for the show cause notice issued by the Estate Officer.

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The club, on the other hand, emphasizes the longstanding lease and the nature of its activities as a social and sporting institution, arguing that the eviction notice disproportionately affects its members and staff who have been associated with the premises for several decades.

Implications of the Order

By seeking the Centre’s response and linking the Estate Officer’s hearing to the High Court’s schedule, the Delhi High Court has sought to ensure that the question of eviction is examined comprehensively before any coercive action is taken. The order reflects the court’s effort to balance the executive’s claim of defence necessity with the club’s contractual and procedural rights.

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The matter is now set for further hearing on 28 July 2026, when the Central Government is expected to place on record its response to the stay applications. Until then, the status quo regarding the show cause notice is preserved by the adjournment of the Estate Officer’s proceedings.