Lakshmi Mansion is a historical building located near Mall Road, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It was once home to writer Saadat Hasan Manto.[1]
| Lakshmi Mansion | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Status | Partially demolished |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Owner | Khidmat Group |
This mansion was originally the personal residence of Sir Shadi Lal. It has been the residence of many notable personalities including former Caretaker Prime Minister Malik Meraj Khalid and famous intellectual Ayesha Jalal's father also lived here.[2] The building is located between Bedon Road and Hall Road, Lahore. According to a petition, it has been partially demolished.[3]
Current status
editThe flats of Lakshmi Mansions have been bought by the Khidmat Group, which plans to use the building for commercial purposes.[4]
Controversies
editThere have been concerns about the demolition of the mansion. A petitioner pleaded with the Lahore High Court to restrain the government from demolishing the rest of Lakshmi Mansion. The city government's counsel argued that the demolished building was not a part of Lakshmi Mansion but a privately owned house.[5][1]
References
edit- ^ a b Report, Recorder (August 28, 2022). "LHC seeks reply from Punjab govt: Grant of division's status to Gujrat challenged". Brecorder.
- ^ "منٹو کا لکشمی مینشن" [Minto's Lakshmi Mansion]. 14 December 2013.
- ^ "Construction concerns: Lakshmi Mansion details sought". The Express Tribune. January 9, 2013.
- ^ Nadeem, Zain (April 1, 2014). "Laxmi Mansion Sold To Khidmat Group - Zameen News". Pakistan Real Estate News & Pakistan Property News & Latest Updates - Zameen News.
- ^ "DCO tells high court: Razed structure not part of Lakshmi Mansion". DAWN.COM. 2012-11-07. Retrieved 2023-10-20.