TDR EXPLAINER | Who Benefits & How

? Affected Landowners
Landowners whose patta lands fall within FTL, MFL, buffer zones, or nala widening areas—where construction is prohibited—will receive Transferable Development Rights (TDR) in lieu of surrendering land. Depending on the category, compensation ranges from 200% to 400%, which can be utilised within the Core Urban Region (CURE) or monetised.

? Environment & Water Bodies
The policy enables voluntary surrender of land, helping the State restore and protect lakes, rivers, and nalas, prevent flooding, and comply with court and NGT directives.

?️ Developers & Urban Projects
Developers gain access to legally-backed TDR that can be used for additional built-up area, setback relaxations, or additional floors, strengthening the TDR market and enabling smoother execution of public projects.

?️ Government & Urban Planning Authorities
Public agencies such as HMDA, GHMC, HYDRA, and ULBs can implement lake development, riverfront, and nala improvement projects without prolonged land acquisition disputes, while ensuring transparent compensation and planned urban growth.

TDR AT A GLANCE
? Applicability
• FTL of lakes
• MFL of rivers
• Buffer zones of lakes & rivers
• Nala widening (within CURE)

? TDR Entitlement
• FTL / MFL lands: 200%
• Buffer zone lands: 300%
• Conservation / public purpose lands (outside buffer): 400%
• Nala widening (private lands): 400%

?️ Utilisation Options
• Additional built-up area
• Setback relaxation / additional floors
• Use or trade TDR within CURE

? Clearances Required
• Irrigation & Revenue certification
• Fire NOC / Airport NOC (where applicable)
• Govt approval for land parcels above 1 acre

? Effective From
• Applications received after Gazette notification