Mysuru MP Urges Immediate Restoration of Heritage Structures Following Supreme Court Ruling
SC order on Mysuru heritage structures: MP seeks immediate restoration works
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Mysuru MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has called on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to release funds for the restoration of the Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building, following a Supreme Court ruling that mandates their conservation. The MP emphasized the importance of these structures to Mysuru's cultural identity.
- 01Supreme Court ruled against the demolition of Mysuru's heritage structures.
- 02MP Yaduveer Wadiyar has urged immediate restoration efforts.
- 03The court's decision is based on a technical assessment indicating 70% of the structures can be restored.
- 04The Karnataka government has allocated ₹95 crore for Devaraja Market and ₹35 crore for Lansdowne Building restoration.
- 05Wadiyar stressed the need for exclusive use of funds for conservation efforts.
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In response to the Supreme Court's directive to conserve Mysuru's heritage structures, MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has requested that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah promptly release funds for the restoration of the Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building. The Supreme Court's ruling, issued on May 4, 2026, rejected proposals for demolition, instead favoring conservation based on a detailed assessment from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, which indicated that nearly 70% of the structures could be repaired. Wadiyar emphasized that these buildings are integral to Mysuru's identity and cultural heritage. He highlighted the state government's previous budget allocation of ₹95 crore for Devaraja Market and ₹35 crore for Lansdowne Building, urging that these funds be used solely for restoration. Wadiyar expressed confidence that Siddaramaiah, a Mysuru native, would prioritize these efforts to preserve the city’s historical landmarks.
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The restoration of these heritage structures is expected to enhance Mysuru's cultural tourism and preserve its historical identity, benefiting local businesses and residents.
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