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Telangana Defends HILT Policy in Assembly as Opposition Demands Probe, Higher Conversion Fees

Ministers describe a consulted policy that limits conversions to freehold plots.

Overview

  • Officials reiterated that land-use conversion under HILT is voluntary and must be sought through the TS-iPASS portal within six months.
  • The government said the initiative targets relocation of Red and Orange category industries beyond the Outer Ring Road, with incentives to avoid financial loss for owners.
  • Ministers highlighted that a Cabinet Sub-Committee met 11 times between May and September after consulting experts, unit owners, and associations.
  • Eligibility was clarified to cover only privately owned freehold lands, excluding leasehold parcels from conversion.
  • BJP leaders pressed for a probe into alleged BRS-era land conversion irregularities and questioned low proposed fees pegged at 30%–50% of SRO value, a concern echoed by AIMIM, while disputes also surfaced over including IDA Bollaram for relocation.