Pune Development Boost: Third-Party Developers Can Now Build Public Facilities Under TDR
Pune, 6th January 2026: To accelerate the implementation of city development plans, the Maharashtra government has amended its Transferable Development Rights (TDR) policy, allowing third-party developers to construct civic amenities on reserved land in exchange for construction TDR.
The Urban Development Department has revised the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR), permitting the landowner and the developer to be separate entities. Previously, construction TDR was granted only if the landowner developed the reserved facility and handed it over to the municipal corporation.
Under the new provision, a landowner can transfer the reserved plot to the municipal corporation, while a private developer invests in building amenities such as roads, parks, schools, or hospitals. The developer receives construction TDR as compensation, eliminating the need for cash payments by the government.
Officials said many reserved plots, though acquired by civic bodies, remained undeveloped due to a lack of funds. Even the 2016 “adjustment reservation” policy had limited success, as several landowners were unable to bear the cost of development.
The latest amendment is expected to attract private investment, reduce project delays, and ensure that long-pending public amenities are finally completed on the ground.
