Bihar Government in it's Cabinet decision on 17th June 2022 have gave its approval for the construction of a five-star hotel on the land of Bankipur Bus Depot, Sultan Palace in R Block and Hotel Patliputra Ashok. These hotels will be built on the premises of the Patliputra Ashok Hotel, Bankipur Bus Stand and the Sultan’s Palace by demolishing existing structures.

Sultan Palace is an iconic monument located at the Veer Chand Patel Marg, Patna and currently being functioning as "Pariwahan Bhawan".It was built by Sir Sultan Ahmad, an Advocate and judge in Patna high court, in 1922.

It was built on a 10 acre parcel. It took two years to complete with an outlay of 3 lakh. It was designed by Ali Jaan. White marble is widespread. It was built in Islamic style with a high, domed tower in the center, domed pavilions at the corners, minarets and multi-foliated arches in the facade. The palace is divided into two parts: the front is for males and the rear for females. The most important portion is the drawing room in the front with a fireplace, moulding and an ornamental ceiling painted with gold powder.

We sincerely request the Bihar Government to stop the demolition of the Sultan Palace and instead must preserve the monument because of its inherent architectural and aesthetic values. Instead of demolition, the monument can be preserved and it's life can be extended by adopting the principle of "Adaptive Reuse" as a Conservation technique being adopted across the World to harness the commercial value from historic forts, palaces, havelis and other monuments.