Despite legal actions taken by the college management and the United Church of Northern India Trust Association (UCNITA), which oversees the college premises, against the cancellation of the gymkhana lease, alumni and staff members convened at the college on Sunday to strategise legal action to reclaim the ground. They collectively passed a resolution expressing their lack of confidence in the college management and community trusts.

“This gymkhana, originally designated as Wilson College Gymkhana since 1913, was meant to host sports events for students, in addition to events for the local community. However, unfortunately, the lease was not renewed in 2013, and students lost access to it from 2014 onwards, after which it was opened up for commercial events. In 2022, a notice regarding the same was issued by the city collector to the college management. The gymkhana holds sentimental value for teachers and alumni of Wilson College,” said an alumnus.