The DMK administration had floated a proposal to replace the historic King’s Barracks at Fort St. George with a new multi‑storey heritage building. The idea was to preserve the area’s colonial legacy while adding modern facilities. However, the proposal stalled when defence officials refused to grant the necessary clearance. The building is still under the control of the military and is reported to be in a precarious condition. Given the lack of approval and the building’s deteriorating state, the project was abandoned. The site remains a point of concern for preservationists and city planners alike. The decision underscores the challenges of balancing heritage conservation with bureaucratic hurdles in Kolkata’s urban development plans.
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DMK Govt. Drops Heritage Structure Plan at Fort St. George
The DMK government had proposed a multi‑storey heritage building to replace the old King’s Barracks at Fort St. George in Kolkata. The plan could not move forward because it failed to secure approval from defence authorities, who still control the site. The existing structure, which is already on the brink of collapse, remains under military oversight. Consequently, the heritage redevelopment project was shelved.
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DMK Govt. Drops Heritage Structure Plan at Fort St. GeorgePhoto via The Hindu — National
