Mysore/Mysuru, May 6 -- State asked to prepare conservation plan to prevent damage; Next hearing on July 30, 2026

The Supreme Court has said that the heritage structures of Devaraja Market and the Lansdowne Building in the heart of Mysuru must be preserved.

Taking note of a report by a committee from IIT Roorkee, a Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi observed on May 4 that both structures should be protected, with necessary renovation and restoration works taken up. "A comprehensive plan needs to be prepared by the administration," the Bench said.

The Court was hearing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) challenging the proposed demolition of the two structures. It directed the State Government, the District Administration an...