Sir,

The proposed design of KSRTC’s Bus Stand at Bannimantap, Mysuru, is atrocious. The design, as displayed in the Detailed Project Report, is a bad  copy of Mysore Palace, which is a fine example of Indo Sarcenic architectural design.

With the proposed elevation, we will end up with a bad architectural structure.

 Mysore Palace design was for a royal requirement. The Bannimantap Bus Stand is for general public with specific requirements.

A modern building would have satisfied the requirements needed for public use.  It is not correct to simply copy the elevation of Mysore Palace for all the buildings. 

A modern elevation, keeping in mind the utility of the building for public, is what is required.

There are three colleges in Mysuru and a number of renowned architects who could have given a fine design.  The design of the proposed bus stand structure should be changed. 

– M.S. Vijayashankar, former Chairman of The Institution of Engineers, Mysore Centre , Mysuru, 3.3.2025

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