Eraniel palace reconstruction work stalls amid fund approval delay
Reconstruction of the historic Eraniel palace has stalled at 65% completion due to a significant delay in the approval of revised funding. The project, originally budgeted at ₹3.85 crore, now requires a revised sanction of ₹5.41 crore to proceed.
Why it matters
The delay threatens the preservation of a significant cultural heritage site that served as a royal abode for Travancore kings.
The first phase reconstruction of the dilapidated palace in Eraniel has stalled after 65% of the work was completed due to reported delay in approval of funds.
The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department has submitted a proposal seeking funds to complete remaining work under the first phase, it is said.
According to HR&CE officials, the Eraniel palace served as the royal abode of Venad and Travancore kings. The palace complex spread over an area of 2.16 acres, consists of two parts, which is the residence of the officials and others and the king’s sleeping quarters (vasantha mandapam). The palace has a four-sided courtyard structure with a small courtyard, four enclosures, three rooms on the sides and kitchen. There was a first floor above the enclosure. During the reorganisation of States in 1956, the palace was handed over to the Kanniyakumari district temple administration.
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