What is FTL land?

Hi Priti, FTL is basically a term that refers to the maximum water level a tank can reach. It’s also important to understand that FTL is crucial in urban planning and maintaining a sustainable environment. I learned about it when I was planning to invest in a plot in Hyderabad, and my brother advised me to be aware of the FTL lands. It was then I asked him about the FTL land full form. Let me share all I know below.

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What is FTL Full Form in Real Estate?

My brother told me FTL stands for Full Tank Level, and it is a reference point to establish buffer zones around water bodies like lakes and rivers. These zones will limit the construction of any kind of urban properties to protect the surroundings from pollution and soil erosion.

He also shared a few more key aspects of FTL lands, which I am mentioning below.

1. There are specific guidelines for buffer zones which are set by the Telangana government. These rules will ensure that no harmful activities or land encroachment happens in and around these water bodies.

2. I also did my own research and found that larger water bodies like reservoirs and lakes have a minimum buffer zone of 30 metres. 

3. Medium water bodies, on the other hand, have zones between 15 to 20 metres. And, smaller ones have at least a 9 meter buffer zone.

4. The government is working on improving these zones and also raising awareness about the importance of such buffer zones for environmental sustainability. 

5. I feel the rapid urbanisation is a challenge to maintaining the FTL lands, but non-compliance can lead to serious legal consequences as well.

So, that’s all about FTL land. I hope this gives you some insights into FTL full form in construction.

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How to Check FTL Land in Telangana?

I was about to purchase land near FTL as I wasn’t aware of it. But then I read an article about FTL land. It said the designs within full tank level (FTL) of lakes and rivers and those built on shikam lands would not be regularised. It is according to the government's statement to the high court. Here, I will be guiding you about what is FTL land meaning.

What does FTL land means?

FTL stands for Full Tank Level, and it refers to water sources like ponds, lakes, nalas, kuntas, etc. Any type of construction is restricted within the FTL region and its surrounding area. A buffer zone has also been established around the FTL area to prevent the bodies of water from any future encroachments. If a building is located within a buffer zone, it will not be considered to be legal and may not be questioned in court. A residence or business cannot be recorded or transferred if it is built in an FTL area.

Full Tank Level (FTL) restrictions are shown on the lake map, along with buffer zones around each lake and latitude-longitude measurements. They are then merged with the corresponding revenue survey numbers on the rural map. There are certain limitations on developmental projects close to water bodies.

How Does LPC ensure no encroachment of FTL lands?

The Government of Andhra Pradesh established a Lake Protection Committee (LPC) Department. It is to guarantee the safeguarding and preservation of ponds and water bodies in the HMDA region.

• Provide a database of the lakes in the HMDA region, FTL definition and the preservation of FTL regions from encroachment.

• It also includes the implementation of widespread advertising and awareness campaigns for the safety of the lake, etc.

• As a result, the Lake Protection Committee has begun to identify and register lakes or water bodies in the HMDA zone. 

• It is by working with the local organisations and local employees from the Revenue Department and Irrigation Department.

I hope you understood the FTL land meaning.