One side of the old Surya Mahal in Jeypore city under Koraput district has collapsed due to the heavy rains of the past few days. It was called the Queen’s Palace since the reign of the King and Maharaja.
Later, SBI’s main branch was run here for many years. Later, after the SBI office was transferred from it, it was completely damaged due to a lack of proper maintenance. Now the surrounding area of this palace is also in deteriorated condition.
There is an empty field next to this palace and children are playing in that field. As its premises are dark, therefore at night it is turned into a gambling den. So people have requested the administration to restore it.
Yesterday one of its side walls collapsed and if it is not taken care of, this historic Surya Mahal will completely collapse. So, this palace needs people’s attention and needs to be restored immediately for our future generations.