New revelations have surfaced about V. Kota Reddy, managing director of major realty firm, Sri Aditya Homes Pvt Ltd. Reddy has been in the news already for allegedly cheating former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and others by selling them lake lands near Raviryal pond which are not meant for real estate development. The news had been brought to light by his brother-in-law and director of Sri Aditya Homes, Sudheer Reddy.
Sudheer Reddy has now come forward with document claiming that Kota Reddy has also bought 16 acres of land adjacent to the historic Golconda Fort. According to his claims, Kota Reddy had planned the construction of luxury villas next to the fort, which would cause a part of the area to be shut down. Even though the government has refused permission for this reason, Kota Reddy has been apparently influencing authorities to allow him to go ahead.
Owing to the Golconda Fort’s heritage status, building new properties and demolishing existing structures are restricted. “Kota Reddy has purchased acres of land behind the Golconda Fort. If he is permitted to build, then the Golconda Fort’s Fateh Darwaza will be closed. The path has been there for centuries, along with some historic mosques,” Sudheer Reddy told The Daily Guardian. “I request the government not to permit Kota Reddy to build houses there. PILs have been filed in the High Court already but Kota Reddy is still trying to influence authorities to bend the rules. Only the courts can save this now,” appealed Sudheer Reddy.
Heritage experts have also said that building multi-storied structures in the area would endanger the historic site.