Hyderabad: NAREDCO Telangana said the G.O.Ms.No.95 amendments would significantly improve housing access and streamline urban development across Hyderabad.
The Government of Telangana issued the order on March 21, 2026, introducing changes to the Telangana Building Rules, 2012. The industry body described the move as a timely reform that responds to the needs of a growing urban population and evolving real estate demands.
Officials noted that the G.O.Ms.No.95 amendments simplify regulatory procedures and promote efficient land utilisation. Consequently, developers may deliver projects faster, which could improve housing supply for middle-class families. At the same time, the reforms aim to balance development with environmental safeguards.
A key component of the policy is the improved framework for Transferable Development Rights. The revised system ensures fair compensation for landowners affected by public infrastructure projects. It also allows developers to optimise construction potential within defined limits.
The amendments introduce specific relaxations for mid-sized plots. Buildings between 18 and 21 metres are now permitted for plots ranging from 750 sq.m to 2000 sq.m through TDR. This is expected to increase the supply of mid-range apartments in prime areas.
G.O.Ms.No.95 amendments reshape TDR usage and planning norms
The G.O.Ms.No.95 amendments also redefine high-rise structures and regulate vertical growth. Buildings of 21 metres or more are now classified as high-rise, with structured TDR loading applied to taller developments.
Projects up to 20 floors can use 3% TDR, while those exceeding 20 floors can use 5%. This mechanism links additional construction rights with compensation for affected land, ensuring a regulated expansion of the skyline.
Further, the rules permit up to five additional floors on plots above 2000 sq.m, depending on road width. This provision encourages the development of larger residential layouts with improved infrastructure and amenities.
Another notable change allows developers to submit TDR instead of certain development charges where master plan roads are revised. This reduces immediate financial pressure and may help stabilise overall project costs.
NAREDCO Telangana President Vijaya Sai Meka said the reforms create benefits for citizens and the real estate sector. Secretary General Sreedhar Reddy Koppula stated that clearer TDR rules would expand housing choices in central locations.
The organisation said the G.O.Ms.No.95 amendments could attract further investment into Hyderabad’s real estate sector. It added that the reforms support a more structured, transparent, and sustainable growth model for the city.
