Central government officials took physical possession of the Jaipur Polo Ground in Delhi this week after a court refused to stay an eviction order.

The seizure of the prime land marks a significant escalation in the legal struggle over property rights within the Lutyens' zone. The move removes the Indian Polo Association from the site, ending its tenure on the land.

The government took control of the 15-acre property [1], which is located near the Delhi Gymkhana. Officials installed signage at the site declaring the land as government property and proceeded with the eviction of the association [1], [2].

The action followed a decision by a Delhi sessions court. The court refused to grant the Indian Polo Association interim protection or a stay on the existing eviction order [2].

According to reports, the transition of power happened rapidly. The government took possession of the grounds in less than 24 hours [1] after the court's refusal to grant the stay.

The Jaipur Polo Ground has long been a point of contention due to its location and size. The central government's decision to move quickly suggests a priority to secure the land and prevent further legal delays that often characterize land disputes in the capital.

Officials from the Centre coordinated the takeover to ensure the physical transition was complete. The installation of government signage serves as a formal notification of the change in ownership and control [1].

“The government seized the 15-acre Jaipur Polo Ground.”

The rapid seizure of the Jaipur Polo Ground underscores the central government's intent to reclaim high-value land in Delhi's Lutyens' area. By acting within a day of the court's refusal to grant a stay, the administration has effectively neutralized the Indian Polo Association's immediate legal leverage, signaling a strict approach to land recovery and urban management in the capital.