Hyderabad, Mar 23: The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Association of India (CREDAI) Hyderabad expresses its profound gratitude to the Government of Telangana and the Hon’ble Chief Minister for the landmark amendments issued in G.O.Ms. No.95 (MA&UD Department). These progressive reforms to the Telangana Building Rules-2012 mark a significant milestone in rationalising Transferable Development Rights (TDR) and enhancing the ease of doing business in the real estate sector.
A Visionary Leap for Urban Development
CREDAI Hyderabad applauds the government’s responsiveness to stakeholder representations aimed at balancing urban growth with regulatory flexibility. The newly notified rules provide much-needed clarity and incentive for sustainable high-rise development across the state.
Key highlights of G.O.Ms. No.95 welcomed by the industry includes:
• Redefinition of High-Rise Buildings: The height threshold for High-Rise Buildings is now set at 21m or more, excluding non-working and architectural areas like lift machine rooms and water tanks.
• TDR Utilisation for Mid-Sized Plots: For plots between 750 sq.m to 2000 sq.m, buildings from 18m to 21m height are now permitted through TDR utilisation, unlocking value for smaller developers.
• Flexible Setback Relaxations: In Non-High-Rise Buildings, setback relaxations are now permitted via TDR.
• In High-Rise Buildings, a relaxation of up to 10% of permissible setbacks is allowed through TDR, maintaining a safe 7-meter all-round minimum.
• Additional Floors Incentives: The government has introduced a tiered system for additional floors in plots above 2000 sq.m based on road width (up to 5 floors for 80 ft roads), strictly subject to TDR and safety norms.
• Rationalised TDR Loading: The new slab system—requiring 3% TDR for buildings between 10–20 floors and 5% for those above 20 floors—provides a realistic framework for vertical growth.
• Staggered Compliance: We especially thank the government for allowing 50% of TDR submission at the time of permission and the remaining 50% prior to the Occupancy Certificate, which significantly eases the initial capital burden on projects.
“This G.O. is a testament to the government’s commitment to making Telangana a global real estate destination. By integrating TDR into road widening, master plan modifications, and height relaxations, the state is ensuring a win-win for both urban infrastructure and private development.”— CREDAI Hyderabad Leadership
