Lakshmi Mansion Explained

Lakshmi Mansion should not be confused with Lakshmi Building.

Lakshmi Mansion is a historical building located near Mall Road, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It was once home to writer Saadat Hasan Manto.^[1]

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

The flats of Lakshmi Mansions have been bought by the Khidmat Group, which plans to use the building for commercial purposes.^[4]

Controversies

There 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]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: LHC seeks reply from Punjab govt: Grant of division's status to Gujrat challenged. Recorder. Report. August 28, 2022. Brecorder.
2. Web site: منٹو کا لکشمی مینشن. Minto's Lakshmi Mansion. 14 December 2013 .
3. Web site: Construction concerns: Lakshmi Mansion details sought. January 9, 2013. The Express Tribune.
4. Web site: Laxmi Mansion Sold To Khidmat Group - Zameen News. Zain. Nadeem. April 1, 2014. Pakistan Real Estate News & Pakistan Property News & Latest Updates - Zameen News.
5. Web site: 2012-11-07 . DCO tells high court: Razed structure not part of Lakshmi Mansion . 2023-10-20 . DAWN.COM . en.