State Waives Height Limits for New Commercial Tower in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills

Regulatory Waivers Granted for Road No. 10 Development

Telangana's Metropolitan Area & Urban Development Department issued an order on July 27, 2026, approving a commercial high-rise development on Plot Nos. 270-K, 270-L, and 270-M in Jubilee Hills. The decision grants height and planning concessions to applicants C.G. Murali Mohan and others, deviating from standing restrictions intended to manage earthquake risks in the Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills corridors.

Project Specifics and Planning Concessions

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) submitted a factual report that influenced the state’s decision. While high-rise structures in this vicinity usually face height caps due to seismic safety concerns, the government bypassed these limits for this project. The approved specifications include:

• Vertical Limits: A base height of 30 meters, with an allowance for two additional floors via Transferable Development Rights (TDR).
• Environmental Features: An environmental deck floor remains permitted, provided it meets Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) standards.
• Structural Relaxations: The project may feature covered balcony projections up to two meters and specific setback reductions as defined by Building Rules.

Infrastructure Trade-offs and Master Plan Alignment

State officials justified the move by citing the site's location on Road No. 10, which is designated as a commercial artery. The development aligns with the 36-meter master plan for road widening. As a condition of the permit, the developers agreed to surrender land affected by the widening project to the local government at no cost. The administration stated its decision followed a review of construction parameters, master plan proposals, and existing legal precedents.

Source: The Hindu — Home