Telangana eases TDR rules up to Hyd ORR

Telangana government relaxed Transferable Development Rights (TDR) norms for builders in Hyderabad up to ORR limits. The revised TDR norms are aimed  to boost real estate in the city, boost the  TDR market, provide compensation to landowners affected by public projects, and apply to new projects, plan revisions, and additional floor approvals.

The Telangana government's decision to relax TDR norms up to the Outer Ring Road (ORR) limits marks a significant shift in Hyderabad's urban planning and real estate strategy. By expanding the geographical scope, the state is effectively creating a more fluid secondary market for development rights.

Previously, TDR utilisation was more restricted in terms of zones. Extending these norms to the ORR limits (covering a massive radius around the core city) allows builders in emerging hubs like Tellapur, Kokapet, and Adibatla to utilise TDR certificates.

This is particularly beneficial for high-rise residential complexes where the cost of land is high; TDR offers a cheaper alternative to paying high betterment or premium charges to the municipal body.