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Delhi HC seeks Centre’s reply on club eviction plea
The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the central government's response to a petition by the Central Secretariat Club challenging its de-recognition and eviction order. The club, established 107 years ago and…
The Story in Brief
The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the central government's response to a petition by the Central Secretariat Club challenging its de-recognition and eviction order. The club, established 107 years ago and formerly known as Talkatora Club, argues that the Department of Personnel and Training acted arbitrarily by withdrawing recognition in February without a show-cause notice. After the court first intervened, the club got a hearing, but a fresh de-recognition order was passed on July 14, followed by an eviction order on July 17. The club claims permanent occupancy rights and says the order violates Article 14 and natural justice.
The Indian Opinion
The club's narrative of state overreach is powerful: a century-old institution evicted without notice. But the government likely has its own version about irregularities during the ad hoc committee's tenure. The real test comes on August 24, when the court hears the matter again. Will it grant interim protection? That answer will show whether the department acted out of malice or genuine administrative concern.
Source: indiatoday.in
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