Telangana Regulations & Permitting12 min read•July 24, 2026
GHMC Building Rules & Setbacks: Understanding GO Ms 168 & GO Ms 83 in Hyderabad
Spoken by: AGNAA Regulatory Compliance Team
Primary Reference: Government of Telangana MA&UD GO Ms 168 & GO Ms 83
Direct Answer (AGNAA Engineering Standard)
Under Telangana GO Ms 168 and GO Ms 83, setback requirements depend on plot size and building height. For standard 200–300 sq.yd plots (building height < 10m), minimum front setback is 3.0m (10 ft) and side/rear setbacks are 1.5m (5 ft). AGNAA Design Studio maximizes allowable built-up area while ensuring 100% TS-bPASS sanction compliance.
Executive Key Takeaways
GO Ms 83 links allowable FSI and building height directly to fronting road width.
Plots under 200 sq.m require 1.5m front setback; plots 200–300 sq.m require 3.0m.
GO 111 catchment areas require 375m buffer distance from lake full tank level (FTL).
Stilt parking heights up to 2.7m do not count towards total FAR height limits.
TS-bPASS provides instant online building approval for plots up to 500 sq.m.
Navigating building sanction permissions in Hyderabad requires deep familiarity with Telangana State's unified building regulations. At AGNAA Design Studio, our regulatory compliance team ensures every residential and commercial design balances space optimization with statutory compliance under GO Ms 168 and GO Ms 83.
1. Mandatory Setback Grid by Plot Size
Setback rules protect natural light, ventilation, and emergency fire access across neighboring plots.
Plots up to 100 sq.m (120 sq.yd): Front setback 1.5m, zero side setbacks permitted for row housing.
Plots 100 to 200 sq.m (120 - 240 sq.yd): Front 2.0m, Sides 1.0m, Rear 1.0m.