Now Maharashtra Govt Allows Private Developers to Build DP Amenities for TDR

Pune, 23rd February 2026: In a significant move aimed at accelerating long-pending civic works, the Maharashtra government has revised its rules to permit private developers to construct roads and public facilities on Development Plan-reserved plots in exchange for Construction Amenity Transferable Development Rights (TDR).

The reform has been introduced by the Urban Development Department through amendments to the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations. The change applies to lands already acquired by municipal corporations or planning authorities but left undeveloped because of financial or administrative constraints.

Previously, when land was reserved for public purposes under a Development Plan, the plot owner was required to develop the amenity — such as a road, school or hospital — and then hand it over to authorities in order to receive Construction TDR. Under the revised framework, that condition has been relaxed. The landowner and the developer executing the project can now be different entities. The owner may surrender the land, while a third-party developer can build the designated public facility at their own cost and receive Construction Amenity TDR in return.

Officials said the amendment is intended to expedite the creation of essential infrastructure including roads, gardens, educational institutions and healthcare facilities, particularly in urban areas where civic bodies often struggle with funding shortages. By allowing private participation, the government expects to reduce financial pressure on local authorities while ensuring that projects planned in Development Plans are completed on time.

Safeguards have also been built into the policy. The original landowner retains the first right to develop the reserved plot. If the owner declines, the planning authority may appoint a qualified developer through a transparent tendering process. Developers must execute projects strictly according to official specifications and may be required to pay a prescribed premium in certain cases. Authorities must also verify that no prior compensation has been issued for the same land or work before granting TDR, preventing duplication of benefits.

Officials believe the revised policy will unlock numerous stalled reservations across the state and accelerate delivery of long-awaited civic infrastructure.