These amendments are aimed at encouraging more more plot owners in the full tank levels and buffer zones of lakes to seek TDRs. File
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The state government has issued orders on Friday making amendments to the transferable development rights (TDR) policy in order to make the lake and water body conservation in the city more effective and result oriented.
Offering 200% to 400% TDRs in lieu of monetary compensation, these amendments are aimed at encouraging more more plot owners in the full tank levels and buffer zones of lakes to seek TDRs. These rights may be used or exchanged with builders/ owners, towards concessions in the form of additional floors or relaxations in set back spaces.
Under the existing building rules, plots in the FTL or buffer areas are offered a uniform rate of 200%, which has failed to attract many owners. The amended rules are applicable to FTL and buffer zones of lakes, Maximum Flood Level of rivers, and also widening of the storm water drains in the CURE (Core Urban Region) defined as the area within the Outer Ring Road, the orders said.
As per the orders, plots falling within the FTL or MFL will be compensated with 200% of the built up space equivalent the area surrendered, and lands falling within buffer area will get 300% of the same.
Lands outside the buffer zone, but required for public purposes connected with the conservation or development of water bodies will be granted 400% of the built up space equivalent to the land surrendered. In case of private lands sought for nala development, 400% will be granted just like in case of the road widening projects, provided the land being sought is not shown as part of an existing nala in Revenue records.
In order to make the TDRs attractive to land owners, the government has stipulated that in case of high-rise buildings above 10 floors, 10% of the built up area over and above 10 floors should be loaded with utilisation of TDRs.
In cases of surrender of only a portion of land in the MFL/FTL/buffer/nala widening free of cost, the land owner can opt for relaxation of set backs or additional floor for the proposed building in the remaining land. Such concessions should not exceed the TDR applicable to the surrendered extent, the orders said specifying the relaxation applicable to set back space in proportion to the road width.
In cases where owner is not available, or title disputes exist, entries will be made in TDR bank, with land details and eligible TDR and kept separately under the custody of the sanctioning authority. The TDR will be issued as soon as the dispute is resolved and the owner approaches with documentary evidence.
These rules will be applicable only to the lake/river development projects being taken up by government agencies or IALAs. All such projects will be separately notified by the government inviting land owners to approach the authority concerned, the orders said.
Published – January 16, 2026 10:37 pm IST
