The Maratha Jagirdar-built sub-jail inside the sprawling Sathyavijayanagaram palace on the outskirts of Arani town will be restored soon.
Based on the detailed study that was jointly done by the Department of Prisons and the Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation (TNPHC), the dilapidated sub-jail will be restored at a cost of ₹20 lakh by the TNPHC.
“The colonial building has water seepage, cracks on its walls and roof and growth of thick vegetation on it. Once approved by the State government, restoration will be completed in three months,” A. Abdul Rahman, Superintendent, Central Prison (Vellore), told The Hindu.