REAL ESTATE

For real estate customers, it’s critical to understand how to verify whether a property is located within these restricted areas. This blog will explain how to use various online resources such as Bhuvan, Dharani, Prohibited Properties Telangana, and lakes.hmda.gov.in to check if a property falls within a lake’s FTL or Buffer Zone.

HYDRA’s lake protection measures are primarily focused on enforcing regulations that prevent illegal construction around lakes. Here are the key aspects of how Hydra works:

• Full Tank Level (FTL) Protection: The FTL marks the maximum capacity of a lake. Any construction within this level is prohibited. HYDRA ensures that these boundaries are respected.

• Buffer Zone Enforcement: Buffer Zones around lakes act as safety margins, preventing urban sprawl from disrupting the lake's natural environment. HYDRA enforces guidelines to prevent any unauthorized development in these zones.

• Monitoring and Technology: By using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and real-time data, HYDRA monitors encroachments and intervenes swiftly to protect lake boundaries.

When purchasing real estate near lakes, it’s crucial to check if the property is in a restricted area. There are several online platforms that provide comprehensive information on whether a property falls under the FTL or Buffer Zone of a lake. Below are the key resources and how to use them:

1. HMDA Lakes Portal: lakes.hmda.gov.in

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has created an interactive portal specifically for lakes and water bodies within its jurisdiction. The website offers lake maps, FTL data, and Buffer Zone information.

• How to Use It:Visit the website lakes.hmda.gov.in.
  Enter the details of your property’s location, such as the survey number or area.
  The map will show the lake's boundaries, its FTL, and the surrounding Buffer Zones.
  If your property falls within these boundaries, it will be flagged as restricted for construction or development.
  

This tool is essential for any real estate transaction near lakes as it provides precise geographical boundaries and restrictions around water bodies.

2. Bhuvan: Satellite-Based Survey Mapping

The Bhuvan Panchayat Portal, developed by ISRO, provides a detailed satellite-based mapping system. It’s a valuable tool for real estate buyers looking to check if their property is near restricted zones like lakes.

• How to Use Bhuvan:Visit the Bhuvan Panchayat Portal.
  Navigate to Telangana and select your specific area or village.
  Enter the survey number of your property to retrieve detailed geographical information.
  Bhuvan will display the location of your property along with proximity to lakes, FTL lines, and Buffer Zones.
  

This satellite-based system ensures accuracy in locating the property, giving you a clear idea of whether it is near restricted lake areas.

3. Prohibited Properties Telangana: Restricted Zones Based on Survey Numbers

The Telangana government provides a portal that lists all prohibited properties, especially those in restricted zones such as FTL or Buffer Zones, based on survey numbers.

• How to Use It:Go to the Prohibited Properties Portal.
  Enter the survey number of the property.
  The portal will show whether the property is listed as restricted, either due to proximity to lakes or other zoning regulations.
  

This tool is crucial for ensuring that the property you're looking to purchase isn't on the government’s prohibited list, which could lead to legal complications later.

4. Dharani Portal: Land Records and Mapping

The Dharani Portal is an integrated land records system that allows users to check survey numbers and property information. It includes GIS-based maps that display the location of properties in relation to village boundaries and restricted zones, including lakes.

• How to Use Dharani:Visit the Dharani Portal.
  Select the district and village where your property is located.
  Enter the property’s survey number.
  The portal will display the exact mapping of the property, including its proximity to any restricted areas such as lakes or FTL/Buffer Zones.
  

You need to consider some basic factors while picking your dream property. To make this classification more clear, let's discuss them one by one.

• Connectivity and Infrastructure: In most cases, the property should be accessible to highways, metro stations and the Outer Ring Road. These make it easy to access the property and raise its value if you decide to sell it.

• Proximity to Employment Hubs: Accessibility to the financial area and Information Technology hubs like Gachibowli and HITEC city is crucial for residential developments exclusively. The results also show that demand and growth rates depend on proximity to large employment centres.

• Availability of Amenities: The availability of education facilities, hospitals, shopping malls and entertainment centres is paramount in determining the locality to be selected.

• Potential for Future Growth: Lending in the areas where infrastructure developments are ongoing can be extremely profitable in the future.

• Budget and Affordability: Wherever you wish to purchase the property, make sure your budget aligns with the same. If you aren’t able to afford to buy in a particular area, it’s better to look for some other place.

The Hyderabad Regional Ring Road (RRR) is designed to spur connectivity across a wide range of areas in and around the city. The project spans approximately 340 km and is intended to connect multiple districts surrounding Hyderabad, thereby facilitating smoother travel and supporting real estate growth

How does RERA seek to benefit you?

Expect transparency:

Buying a property in the RERA era means home buyers can now expect a see-through and transparent real estate sector. All kinds of dealings between developers and purchasers or brokers and property buyers is documented, maintained and can be easily tracked to provide maximum clarity. It is mandatory for promoters to register all projects with the State Real Estate Regulatory Authority along with extensive information about them – delivery schedule, layout plan, land status, government approvals, sub-contractors, etc. In short, you know what you get.

Your money is safe:

The law has brought both developers and home buyers on equal footing. Therefore, in cases where either the developer delays the project or the buyer defaults, the percentage of penalty payable by either would be same and enforceable. 70 per cent of funds collected from buyers have to be maintained in a separate account and have to be used only for the construction. This will restrict the entry of fly-by-night developers too.

Quick grievance resolution:

Unhappy with the project or any related aspect? The Real Estate Authority in every state assures quick redressal mechanisms. Therefore, you no longer would need to feel ignored. This makes erring developers answerable to consumers and any backtracking would be pulled up with a befitting penalty. Compliance is the key.