Mysore/Mysuru, May 17 -- Heritage activists say the condition of Dr. Radhakrishnan's bungalow is not an isolated case, but part of a pattern of neglect affecting several heritage structures owned by the University of Mysore.

Speaking to Star of Mysore, noted heritage expert Prof. N.S. Rangaraju cited the example of the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion, which was restored earlier with support from the Infosys Foundation and later required another major round of funding from international conservation agencies due to a lack of maintenance by the University after restoration.

"The University does not spend its own funds on maintaining these heritage buildings. People and organisations who care for Mysuru's heritage come forward to restore them, b...