Telangana RERA has taken strict action against Shory Pearl project promoters

Order issued to Shory Pearl Promoters to pay Rs 2.85 lakh Telangana RERA has taken strict action against a builder who failed to register the project. In Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Shory Pearl project promoters were fined Rs 2.85 lakh for constructing more parking slots than allocated units. The developer was directed to limit the number of car parking slots to fifteen times the approved residential units and ensure equitable parking allocation. The Apartment Owners Association was advised to facilitate an amicable resolution regarding this matter. A buyer, Manepalli Krishnaveni, filed a complaint against the project developers Adoori Pratap Reddy and Bommidi Srinivasarao. According to the plan, there were supposed to be 15 parking slots, but the developers had constructed 20. Initially, no specific parking slots were allocated, causing significant inconvenience. When slots were assigned later, her allotted space was next to the watchman’s room, and another slot directly in front blocked vehicle movement. The approved building plan allowed only three floors with 15 flats total (five flats per floor), but the promoters illegally added a fourth floor, increasing flats to 20, constituting unauthorised construction of five additional flats. Also, the cellar was supposed to have only 9 parking slots per the approved plan, but the builder created 20, causing congestion. The project was not registered with RERA drainage and electrical plans were not disclosed, and cracks appeared in the building structure, as reported by the complainant. The promoters rejected these claims, stating that the complainants purchased the flats and parking spaces only after thorough inspection and were satisfied at that time. They argued that the project was constructed with approval from the Gram Panchayat, and the complaints about additional floors and parking are baseless. After hearing both parties, RERA found that although the promoters had more units than necessary, their failure to register the project violated Sections 3 and 4 of the RERA Act. Therefore, RERA clarified that a fine of Rs 2.85 lakh must be paid. Regarding car parking, RERA noted that the promoter had created 20 parking slots in the cellar area, which is five more than the 15 approved slots in the sanctioned layout plan. Hence, it ordered the parking slots to be limited to 15. It advised the Apartment Owners Association to discuss this matter with all buyers and resolve it amicably and unanimously.