Hyderabad, Oct. 7 -- Emphasising the need for a fair and transparent compensation system, the Telangana High Court has directed the state government to formulate a comprehensive policy on Transferable Development Rights (TDR) for landowners affected by lake development works.

Justice B Vijaysen Reddy observed that property owners whose lands fall within the Full Tank Level (FTL) and buffer zones of lakes must be adequately compensated to ensure the smooth continuation of restoration projects.

"If the government adopts a transparent and fair mechanism for TDR compensation, lake development projects can proceed without disputes or delays," he noted.

The judge made these remarks on Monday, October 6, while hearing a case related to two ac...