The new policy changes the definition of a high rise structure by increasing the height from 18 metres to 21 metres. As per the earlier policy, high rises were not allowed if the plot size was less than 2,000 square metres. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL The Telangana government’s latest policy allowing relaxation of building norms in exchange for Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) is likely to phenomenally increase the burden on the city’s already strained civic infrastructure. Several amendments have been made to the norms, making TDRs more attractive to developers with the intention of boost their market demand. TDRs are given as compensation to property owners who give up land or structures for public projects such as road widening and lake development. Published – March 23, 2026 08:51 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Indices fall 2.5%, Nifty likely in ‘ bear grip’ A.P. to launch digital system for streamlined medical bill reimbursements