It is a national monument and is flood lit in the evenings. The East Fort has its own Police Station and Post Office. Putharikandom Maithanam, another venue for political rallies and speeches, also lies opposite to East Fort and is alongside the KSRTC depot.
It is recognized as a national landmark that is illuminated at night. The East Fort contains its own police station and post office. Putharikandom Maithanam, an area used for political rallies and speeches, is located directly opposite to the East Fort and adjacent to the KSRTC depot.