attara kacheri, built in 1864 a.d during british rule, is a stone structure in an intense red hue, a two storied building with corinthian columns in gothic style of architecture and is located at the entrance to the park. the public offices (secretariat of the government of karnataka) were located here from 1868 ad to 1956 ad, which were later moved to the vidhana soudha, opposite to it. the building now accommodates the karnataka high court. in the central hall a portrait of sir mark cubbon decorates the ceiling. an equestrian statue of cubbon by baron marochetti is located at the back of the building.