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Nashik: NMC Requires 50:50 Premium FSI & TDR for Faster Land Deals

NASHIK: The local municipality has mandated developers to utilize premium floor space index (FSI) and transfer of development rights (TDR) in an equal 50:50 ratio for all construction projects under the 2020 Development Control and Promotion Regulations. This initiative aims to revitalize the declining demand for TDR while ensuring fair compensation for landowners. The directive was issued by municipal commissioner Manisha Khatri. The move comes in response to a drop in TDR rates in recent years, leading to disappointment among landowners and hindering the acquisition of land designated for public amenities in the city’s development blueprint. Under the TDR system,…

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Maharashtra Revamps Rules for Redevelopment Projects

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has announced proposed amendments to the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034 for Greater Mumbai, aimed at enhancing the feasibility and financial viability of redevelopment schemes under the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA). The proposal comes after MHADA approached the state government, requesting modifications to existing provisions to bolster the viability of its redevelopment projects. Currently, Regulation 31(3) permits builders to receive extra ‘fungible’ construction area, exempt from premium charges, based solely on the existing built-up area of a project. The government intends to expand this benefit to include the rehabilitation area, allowing…