The article expresses concern over the dilapidated state of Pachaiyappa's Hall in Chennai, a historic public venue. While other notable buildings like Victoria Public Hall and Bharat Insurance Building are undergoing or have undergone restoration, Pachaiyappa's Hall, owned by a trust often embroiled in legal disputes, appears neglected. The piece details the Hall's historical significance as an early public venue for Indians and its origins with the Pachaiyappa Trust, established in 1832.