Telangana readies land pooling policy offering developed plots to landowners
Facing rising land acquisition costs for infrastructure projects, the Telangana government is preparing a statewide land pooling policy giving landowners developed plots instead of cash compensation, officials said. It is already in use for the Musi riverfront, HMDA and HGCL projects. Under GO 240 and GO 243, patta landowners get a 50:50 share of developed land or 1,400 sq yards per acre, whichever is lower; buffer zones 800, FTL areas 400 and encroachers 300 sq yards. A Telangana Comprehensive Area Development and Planning Bill, 2026 has been prepared.