Centre seeks Air Force Golf Course land on Delhi's Lok Kalyan Marg

The Indian government is seeking to reclaim land occupied by the Air Force Golf Course on Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi, transferring it to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. This move is part of a broader effort to secure prime land parcels for public purposes. The Land and Development Office has expedited the process to retrieve land near the Prime Minister's official residence, including properties held by the Delhi Race Club, Indian Polo Association, and Delhi Gymkhana Club. Eviction notices have been served, with the Delhi Race Club already evicted from its 53-acre premises in August. The government has not specified the exact purpose for the reclaimed land, but sources indicate it will be used for efficient public infrastructure projects. This follows earlier eviction actions in 2017, which were not pursued, and current proceedings cite needs for defence infrastructure, public security, and governance-related projects.