Hyderabad: NAREDCO Telangana welcomed the issuance of G.O.Ms.No.95, stating that the amendments to Telangana Building Rules would boost middle-class housing and support sustainable urban growth.
NAREDCO Telangana said the G.O.Ms.No.95 amendments, issued on March 21, 2026, marked a major step in reforming urban planning. It said the changes would simplify regulations and improve housing access for the middle class.
The body said the reforms reflected an “Ease of Doing Business” approach. It added that the government addressed long-pending concerns of stakeholders through policy changes.
G.O.Ms.No.95 amendments focus on TDR and housing access
NAREDCO said the G.O.Ms.No.95 amendments refined the use of Transferable Development Rights (TDR). It stated that the revised framework balanced urban expansion with environmental protection.
The association said these measures would help reduce regulatory complexity. As a result, housing supply could increase and prices could stabilise.
It added that landowners affected by road widening or buffer zones would receive fair compensation through TDR. Therefore, the policy created a more equitable development model.
Further, the amendments allowed buildings between 18 and 21 metres for plots ranging from 750 sq.m to 2,000 sq.m using TDR. This would promote mid-sized apartment projects preferred by middle-class buyers.
The body also noted that setback relaxations in non-high-rise buildings would allow better land use. Consequently, developers could design efficient layouts and offer competitive pricing.
G.O.Ms.No.95 amendments drive sustainable urban growth
NAREDCO said the reforms aimed to strengthen development in Hyderabad’s core areas. It noted that high-rise buildings were now defined as structures above 21 metres.
The amendments introduced structured TDR loading for taller buildings. Projects up to 20 floors would use 3% TDR, while those above 20 floors would use 5%.
It said this system would regulate vertical growth while ensuring compensation for land under environmental restrictions.
For plots above 2,000 sq.m, the policy allowed up to five additional floors based on road width through TDR. This would encourage planned residential communities with improved amenities.
NAREDCO Telangana President Vijaya Sai Meka described the move as a win-win for citizens, the environment, and the real estate sector. Secretary General Sreedhar Reddy Koppula said the reforms would expand housing options in central locations.
The association said the G.O.Ms.No.95 amendments would attract investment and accelerate Hyderabad’s urban transformation. It added that it would work with the government to ensure effective implementation and sustainable growth.