Present Status: An imposing structure, the fort is in ruins today, despite the fact that Patiala heritage festivals were held here during the tenure of former Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh. Though some restoration works were carried out during his tenure, no one has cared for the monument after the change of guard. In 1999, major conservation and restoration work was taken up by the Chandigarh centre of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Most of the walls had developed cracks and the lime plaster had peeled off, causing dampness and growth of algae. The concrete floor had worn off at many places.

The intricate decorative work on walls, windows and doors of Ranbasar (courtrooms), Sarad Khana (summer residence) and the Durbar Hall were damaged. A 20-foot part of the wall of the 250-year-old Qila caved in September last due to two days of continuous rains. About 3-foot-wide wall near Lassi Khana and Ranvaas also collapsed due to incessant rain. The control of the fort was transferred to the Department of Culture in 1966-67.