Telangana Govt empowers HMDA to issue TDRs - The HinduPublished - August 14, 2026 05:41 pm IST - HYDERABADTDRs may be used for construction of additional floors or sold at existing market value. The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPALThe Telangana government has issued orders empowering the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) to issue Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) for the projects executed by it in the Core Urban Region (CURE), and Peri Urban Region (PURE), besides Secunderabad Cantonment area.Such TDRs may be used anywhere within the HMDA, as per the order. A copy of the TDR Certificate/proceedings issued by HMDA under these provisions shall be furnished to the urban local body concerned or the Future City Development Authority as the case may be for information and record, the orders said.TDRs are issued in lieu of cash compensation against the land acquired for public purposes. They may be used for construction of additional floors or sold at existing market value.Published - August 14, 2026 05:41 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }