Mysore/Mysuru, May 13 -- Reiterating her opposition to the demolition of the Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building and advocating their proper restoration and rejuvenation, Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the erstwhile Mysore royal family has urged the Karnataka Government not to entrust the restoration works to the Public Works Department (PWD).

In a press release issued this morning, she said the restoration and renovation of the two heritage structures should instead be handed over to a specialised agency with proven expertise in heritage conservation.

"The agency should not only restore and renovate the structures but also maintain them for at least five years after completion to ensure accountability and long-term preservation," she said....