Abstract
MA&UD Department — Telangana Building Rules, 2012 — Amendments relating to utilization of Transferable Development Rights (TDR), relaxation of building parameters and rationalization of utilization of TDR provisions — Orders — Issued.
In exercise of the powers conferred under relevant provisions of the GHMC Act, HMDA Act, Telangana Municipalities Act, Telangana Urban Areas (Development) Act and other applicable laws, and in partial modification of the rules issued in G.O.Ms.No.168 dated 07.04.2012 and subsequent amendments, the Government hereby issues the following amendments to the Telangana Building Rules, 2012.
References
1. G.O. Ms.No.168, MA&UD Dept., dated 07.04.2012 and amendments issued from time to time.
2. G.O. Ms.No.16, MA&UD Dept., dated 16.01.2026.
Order
Government have issued Telangana Building Rules, 2012 and issued several amendments from time to time. In the reference 2nd read above, Government have issued orders introducing provisions relating to grant of TDR for lands affected by FTL/MFL/Buffer Zones and prescribing utilization of TDR in High-Rise Buildings for CURE area.
Government have examined representations received from stakeholders for rationalization of TDR utilization and enhancement of flexibility in building regulations. After careful examination, Government hereby issue the following amendments.
Amendment (i) — Rule 2(f): Definition of High-Rise Building
Substituted: High-Rise Building means a building with 21m or more in height. However, chimneys, cooling towers, boiler rooms, lift machine rooms, cold storage and other non-working areas in case of industrial buildings, and water tanks and architectural features in respect of other buildings are excluded.
Amendment (ii) — Rule 17(d)(viii): Mid-Rise TDR Mandatory
For plots having extent from 750 sq.m to 2000 sq.m, buildings from 18m to 21m height will be permitted only through utilization of TDR, subject to provision of required parking and compliance with other rules.
Amendment (iii) — Rule 17(d)(ix): Setback Relaxation — Non-High-Rise
In Non-High-Rise Buildings, setback relaxation may be permitted through utilization of TDR, subject to maintaining minimum setbacks as prescribed in cases of road widening.
Amendment (iv) — Rule 17(d)(x): Setback Relaxation — High-Rise
In High-Rise Buildings, setback relaxation up to 10% of permissible setbacks may be allowed through TDR, subject to maintaining a minimum of 7 meters all-round setbacks.
Amendment (v) — Rule 17(d)(xi): Master Plan Road Modifications
In cases where Master Plan roads are modified, reduced or deleted, the applicant shall have the option to:
(a) Pay applicable development/conversion charges; or
(b) Submit equivalent TDR in lieu of such charges.
Amendment (vi) — Rule 17(d)(xii): Additional Floors via TDR (Plots above 2000 sq.m)
(a) Up to 3 additional floors in plots abutting 40 ft road
(b) Up to 4 additional floors in plots abutting 60 ft road
(c) Up to 5 additional floors in plots abutting 80 ft road
Subject to utilization of TDR and compliance with Fire, Airport and other norms.
Amendment (vii) — Rule 17(f)(xii): High-Rise TDR Loading (Substituted)
(a) In High-Rise Buildings above 10 floors and up to 20 floors — 3% of total built-up area above 10 floors shall be loaded with TDR utilization.
(b) In High-Rise Buildings above 20 floors — 5% of total built-up area above 20 floors shall be loaded with TDR utilization.
(c) 50% of TDR shall be submitted at the time of grant of building permission.
(d) Remaining 50% shall be submitted prior to issue of Occupancy Certificate.
