Mumbai News: Wilson College Gymkhana Gives Way To Jain Gymkhana Amid Ongoing …

The Wilson College Gymkhana on Marine Drive is giving way to the Jain Gymkhana after what seems to be an unsuccessful attempt by the historical college to retain the sports ground. | Mumbai: The Wilson College Gymkhana on Marine Drive is giving way to the Jain Gymkhana after what seems to be an unsuccessful attempt by the historical college to retain the sports ground. On Saturday, in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Jain religious leaders, the Jain International Organisation (JIO) rechristened the ground’s heritage-listed clubhouse. Legal Challenge Pending Before Bombay High Court The Bombay High Court is hearing two petitions by the Protestant Christian community against the transfer of the land’s lease to JIO. Before the Maharashtra government’s transfer of the lease on the ground to JIO on March 16, 2024, the 1.02 lakh-square-foot playground was leased by the United Church of Northern India Trust Association (UCNITA) and managed by the John Wilson Education Society, which administers the college. The college lost the lease after being accused of violating terms under the agreement. The District Collector took possession of the land on December 5, 2023. This was challenged by UCNITA before the Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal Court, which
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