DeNo clear reason or specific "public purpose" for the future use of this 15.20-acre plot has been disclosed.

The Land and Development Office (L&DO), functioning under the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, officially took physical possession of the 15.20-acre Jaipur Polo Ground in New Delhi’s Race Course area on Saturday. This action follows a formal eviction order issued on May 20, which the government justified as necessary for a "larger public purpose," effectively ending the association's long-standing hold on the prime, historic land.

The crackdown on elite Lutyens’ institutions continues elsewhere. Justice Avneesh Jhingan recently declined to intervene in the government’s decision to terminate the perpetual lease of the 27.3-acre Delhi Gymkhana Club, though he granted members a temporary reprieve until late July. Meanwhile, the High Court has already vacated a stay on the show-cause notice regarding the proposed eviction of the 84-acre Delhi Race Club, clearing the way for further proceedings.

The legal battle remains intense. The Indian Polo Association (IPA) has condemned the action as arbitrary and against the law, pledging to exhaust all legal remedies to protect its interests. Major (Retd.) Nirvikar Singh, representing the IPA, confirmed the association is refraining from further public comment as the matter remains currently sub-judice before the courts.

Chronologically, the escalation began with the May eviction notices. Following an initial appeal, the Delhi High Court on June 8 directed a district court to address the IPA’s plea for a stay; however, the lower court declined to grant any interim relief, clearing the path for Saturday’s physical takeover.

Despite the firm government directive, no clear reason or specific "public purpose" for the future use of this 15.20-acre plot has been disclosed. As judicial proceedings continue, the future of these colonial-era landmarks remains caught between state reclamation efforts and ongoing legal challenges.