LRS & BRS

1. What is LRS? – Layout Regularisation Scheme

Purpose:

• To regularise unapproved / illegal layouts in Telangana that were developed without prior approval from HMDA, DTCP, or municipal authorities.
  
  

• Introduced by the Telangana Government to bring such layouts into the legal framework.
  
  

Why It Matters for a Homebuyer:

• Without LRS approval, municipal authorities may deny building permissions.
  
  

• Illegal layouts risk demolition of roads or public spaces if they encroach on government land.
  
  

• Utility connections (water, power, drainage) may be withheld.
  
  

Key Points:

• Owners must pay regularisation charges based on plot size and location.
  
  

• Roads, open spaces, and amenities must match government standards.
  
  

• Once regularised, the layout gets official approval, making it legally safe for transactions.
  
  

2. What is BPS? – Building Penalisation Scheme

Purpose:

• To regularise unauthorised building constructions (built without permission or in deviation from sanctioned plans).
  
  

• Introduced to penalise and legalise such buildings after collecting fees.
  
  

Why It Matters for a Homebuyer:

• If BPS is not obtained, the building is technically unauthorised.
  
  

• Municipal authorities can issue demolition notices or refuse property tax assessment.
  
  

• Banks may refuse loans on unregularised constructions.
  
  

Key Points:

• Penal charges depend on the type of deviation, floor area, and usage (residential/commercial).
  
  

• Applies to buildings constructed before a specific cutoff date announced by the government.
  
  

• Once regularised, the building becomes legal and safe for transactions.
  
  

3. Homebuyer Checklist for LRS & BPS Verification

Step 1 – For LRS (Layout Regularisation Scheme)

✅ Ask for LRS Approval Copy from the seller/developer.
✅ Verify plot number, survey number, and layout name.
✅ Check if the layout is listed on the HMDA/DTCP/Municipality LRS list.
✅ Ensure internal roads, parks, and open spaces are as per approved layout.
✅ Confirm payment receipts of regularisation charges.

Where to Check:

• HMDA LRS Portal: https://lrs.hmda.gov.in
  
  

• DTCP LRS Portal: https://lrs.dtcp.telangana.gov.in
  
  

Step 2 – For BPS (Building Penalisation Scheme)

✅ Ask for BPS Approval Letter from the seller/developer.
✅ Verify municipal sanction plan and BPS certificate match the actual construction.
✅ Ensure deviations regularised in BPS approval are the same as present structure.
✅ Check property tax assessment – it should be in the owner’s name with updated plinth area.

Where to Check:

• GHMC BPS Portal: https://bps.ghmc.gov.in
  
  

• Municipality/Gram Panchayat BPS records for rural areas.
  
  

4. Questions to Ask Before Buying

• Is the plot part of an approved or regularised layout?
  
  

• Has the BPS approval been obtained if the building deviates from plan?
  
  

• Can you provide payment receipts of LRS/BPS fees?
  
  

• Is the property reflected in municipal/revenue records?
  
  

5. Why This Verification is Critical

• Avoids buying properties facing demolition/legal notices.
  
  

• Ensures bank loan eligibility.
  
  

• Guarantees safe resale in the future.
  
  

• Prevents disputes with municipal authorities.