Understand TDR — without the jargon
A growing library of plain-English explainers, policy notes and market intelligence on Transferable Development Rights in Bangalore.
TDR insights & market intelligence
TDR policy updates
What's in Bangalore's current TDR policy and how it is evolving to meet the needs of a growing city.
Read more →Market trends
How TDR demand is shaping up across developer and government segments — pricing, hotspots, signals.
Read more →Legal & regulatory
How to structure a TDR transaction within the regulatory framework, and the systems we use to stay compliant.
Read more →Premium FAR vs TDR — what's the difference?
Both let developers add buildable area, but they come from very different sources.
- Acquisition market
- Purchased directly from the government.
- Scaling potential
- Allows up to 40% additional FAR.
- Acquisition market
- Purchased from private landowners who have surrendered land.
- Scaling potential
- Extends development potential beyond Premium FAR limits.
The role of TDR in sustainable cities
Faster infrastructure delivery
Lower government financial burden
Tradable real-estate assets
Supports high-density urban planning
Common questions about TDR
What exactly is a DRC?
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A Development Rights Certificate (DRC) is a tradable instrument issued by the authority when you surrender land for public infrastructure. It represents additional buildable area that can be used elsewhere.
Who can use TDR?
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Developers building in zones eligible to receive additional FAR can purchase DRCs to load extra buildable area onto their projects, subject to zoning rules.
How long does DRC issuance take?
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Timelines vary by parcel and authority. With proper documentation and active follow-up, the process moves significantly faster than ad-hoc filings.
Is TDR safer than cash compensation?
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TDR can offer higher upside than the cash compensation alternative because rights can be monetised at market value to developers seeking FAR.