Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, Mysuru MP | Photo credit: File Photo
KARNATAKA MYSURU 5/10/2023: View of Lansdowne Building in Mysuru | Photo credit: File Photo
Mysuru MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar directed the Supreme Court to preserve and restore the iconic heritage structures of Mysuru instead of demolishing them and urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to immediately release funds and start restoration work on the historic Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building.
In a letter to the Chief Minister, Mr. Wadiyar termed the May 4 verdict of the Supreme Court regarding the two heritage buildings as a landmark decision. “The Supreme Court rejected proposals to demolish and reconstruct the 19th-century structures and instead ordered their conservation and renovation,” the MP said.
The MP said the verdict was based on a detailed technical assessment by the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, which reportedly found that nearly 70% of the structures could be repaired and restored while maintaining the existing foundation.
Stating that Mysuru’s historic civic architecture is inseparable from the city’s identity, Mr. Wadiyar said he remains committed to preserving Mysuru’s cultural and tourism heritage. “It is our duty to comply with the court order and preserve these historical monuments,” he said.
He urged the state government to release the approved funds as per the recommendations of expert committees from IIT Roorkee and Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage and directed the Mysuru City Corporation and Mysuru Development Authority to start restoration work immediately.
Mr. Wadiyar also emphasized that the funds allocated by the state government should be used exclusively for the conservation of heritage buildings.
Recalling earlier announcements, he pointed out that the state government had earmarked ₹95 crore for the renovation of Devaraja Market and ₹35 crore for the Lansdowne building in the 2024-25 budget.
“Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building are not just buildings; they represent the living cultural and commercial heritage of Mysuru,” the MP said, expressing confidence that Mr. Siddaramaiah, a Mysuran himself, would prioritize the restoration and preservation of the two landmarks.
Published – 09 May 2026 20:25 IST
