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Telangana Revises Building Rules, Boosts TDR Utilization

HYDERABAD: The Telangana government has revised the Building Rules of 2012, enhancing the usage of transferable development rights (TDR) and relaxing current building parameters. These changes are expected to spur real estate activity in Hyderabad and surrounding urban areas, offering builders increased flexibility in their projects. The recent order from the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) department, issued in GO 95 on Saturday, clarifies the definition of high-rise buildings as those reaching 21 meters or more, excluding components like chimneys and water tanks. This adjustment comes following numerous requests to optimize TDR usage and introduce more flexible construction standards.…

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Telangana HC to Hear Plea on Bhoodan Land House Demolitions

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court is set to hear on March 23 a petition contesting the demolition of homes reportedly constructed on Bhoodan land in Velugumatla village, Khammam district. The petition was submitted by a group of 20 daily wage laborers who allege their residences were demolished by authorities on February 24. Although the case was not reviewed due to time constraints, Justice B Vijaysen Reddy acknowledged the issue after it was brought up by the petitioners’ counsel. He indicated it would be examined in depth on March 24. The petitioners, residents of Gotilla Park in Khanapuram Haveli urban area…

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WeWork India seals ₹475 crore office deal with TMUS in Hyderabad

NEW DELHI: WeWork India Management has signed a managed office agreement with TMUS India for a workspace encompassing approximately 250,348 sq ft in Hyderabad, marking a significant expansion in the region. The agreement includes the provision of 1,507 workstations across five floors at Phoenix H10. The contract spans a duration of 60 months, with a committed period of 42 months, amounting to a total value of around ₹475.49 crore, excluding taxes. As part of this agreement, WeWork will oversee the design, development, and management of the office space, with completion expected by May 2026. This initiative follows an earlier announcement…

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Telangana to Launch Phase Two of Indiramma Housing in April

HYDERABAD: Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced in the council on Wednesday that the second phase of the Indiramma housing initiative is set to launch in April and May across the state. In response to questions, the minister stated that the Indiramma housing program will continue annually to ensure housing for the underprivileged. The objective is to construct Indiramma houses in every urban ward within the next three years. Approximately 100,000 houses are expected to be completed by March, and most of the 300,000 houses sanctioned in the first phase will be ready by June or July. Special efforts are…

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HYDRAA Acquires 11 Acres of Government Land in Hyderabad

Representative AI image HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has reclaimed 11 acres of government and public-use land in the city, following reports of encroachments. Officials estimate the market value of the reclaimed land to be approximately Rs 1,650 crore. Among this, two acres in Kondapur have been designated for a public park. This area is part of the Central Park Colony layout established in 1998. Although the municipal authorities had previously designated this space and erected a boundary, residents reported ongoing attempts by individuals to encroach on the land and faced intimidation when they resisted.…

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CCS Files Case Against Builders for Pre-Launch Fraud

HYDERABAD: The Central Crime Station (CCS) has filed a case against the directors of Bharathi Builders, accused of swindling a local businessman and his brother out of ₹87 lakh with a fraudulent pre-launch investment scheme related to a gated community project in Bhanoor, Sangareddy district. K. Krishna Sumanth, 46, from Banjara Hills, reported that directors D. Nagaraju and M. Siva Rama Krishna convinced him and his brother, Krishna Kanth, to invest in their proposed project in August 2021. “They claimed to have secured 6.39 acres across various survey numbers in Bhanoor, assuring us that our investment would double within 36…

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1.6 Lakh Notices Sent to Telangana Property Tax Defaulters

Representative AI image HYDERABAD: Civic authorities in the Core Urban Region (CURE) are stepping up efforts to collect overdue property taxes as the fiscal year 2025–26 approaches its end, sending numerous notices to defaulters. In the past 15 days, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC), and the Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) have issued approximately 164,000 demand notices to property owners who have not settled their dues. Out of nearly 2.88 million property tax assessments in the city, around 40% remain unpaid for the current financial year. Additionally, the total outstanding amount is alarming. While the…

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Telangana Yet to Establish Municipal Tribunal Despite HC Order

HYDERABAD: A decade ago, the Telangana government planned to establish the Municipal Building Tribunal (MBT) to address building-related issues, particularly unauthorized structures. Nearly four years ago, in April 2022, the state government informed the Telangana High Court that the tribunal would be organized within four weeks. However, it remains unestablished amid a surge of unauthorized constructions in the state, especially in Greater Hyderabad. GHMC officials report that approximately 6,000 cases are pending in various courts, with 80% related to illegal buildings. Many owners or builders have secured stay orders, hindering the town planning wing from demolishing these structures. In the…

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Telangana RERA Fines Bharathi Builders ₹4.7 Crore for Pre-Sales

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TG-RERA) has taken significant action against unlawful pre-launch sales of residential projects, imposing a landmark penalty of ₹4.7 crore on a local builder—marking the highest fine of its kind in the state. This decision was prompted by numerous complaints from distressed homebuyers who claimed they lost investments in the project. According to TG-RERA’s order, Bharathi Builders Pvt Ltd raised “substantial amounts” from buyers through pre-launch promotions for its project, ‘Bharathi Lake View Apartments’ in Kompally, in 2021, without securing the necessary registration under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act. At the time…

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Telangana HC suggests specialized tribunal for building disputes

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has proposed that the state government consider setting up a specialized tribunal to handle building-related disputes. This measure aims to alleviate the increasing workload of such cases within the judiciary. A division bench led by Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin made this suggestion while reviewing an appeal regarding a building permit that was granted to a builder for a project in Kothapet back in October 2025. The appeal was submitted by residents Srinivas Yadav and DE Nagaraju after their previous petition to cancel the permit was dismissed by a single judge.…