Land Records and Land Reform in India
Urban Land: Zoning, FSI and Housing Costs
Restrictions on how much can be built on urban land shape housing prices and city shape.
Rules on height and density affect prices.
FSI
Floor space index sets how many square metres can be built per square metre of land.
Low FSI
Tight limits reduce supply in high-demand areas and raise prices.
Urban land laws
The Urban Land Ceiling Act (repealed 1999) locked up land in some cities.
Reform
Raising FSI near transit hubs can add housing without more sprawl.
A tall tower
Higher FSI permits more flats on the same plot.
Assuming land shortage is only about physical space
Rules limit supply.
Key takeaways
- FSI limits construction.
- Low FSI raises prices.
- The ULCA was repealed in 1999.
- Higher FSI can add supply.
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