GOVERNMENT OF KERALA

NOTIFICATION

G.O.(P.) No. 72/2025/LSGD Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 14

^th December, 2025

^th Vrischikam, 1201

23^rd Agrahayana, 1947.

WHEREAS, the Government of Kerala have approved the Transit-Oriented Development

(TOD) Policy vide G.O. (Ms.) No. 36/2024/LSGD. dated 11/03/2024;

AND WHEREAS, the said TOD Policy stipulates that it shall apply to the TOD corridors

and TOD Zones identified and notified through Master Plans;

Local Self Government (RD) Department

േകരള സർകാർ

Government of Kerala

2025

േകരള ഗസറ്

KERALA GAZETTE

അസാധാരണം

EXTRAORDINARY

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PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

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വാല്ം 14

Vol. XIV

തിരുവനനപുരം,

തിങള

Thiruvananthapuram,

Monday

2025 ഡിസംബർ 15

15th December 2025

1201 വൃശികം 29

29th Vrischikam 1201

1947 അ്ഗഹായനം 24

24th Agrahayana 1947

നമർ

No.

4190

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AND WHEREAS, the Thiruvananthapuram Master Plan 2040, Master Plan for Kochi

Municipal Corporation area 2040 and Master Plan for Kozhikode City 2040 are sanctioned vide

G.O. (Ms.) No.85/2024/LSGD. dated 04/07/2024, G.O.(Ms.) No.54/2024/LSGD. dated 22/05/2024

and G.O.(Ms.) No.60/2024/LSGD. dated 10/06//2024 respectively, under Section 36(8) of the

Kerala Town and Country Planning Act, 2016 (Act 9 of 2016);

AND WHEREAS, the Transit Oriented Development for the cities of Thiruvananthapuram,

Kochi and Kozhikode have been duly identified and Transit-Oriented Development Zones have

been notified through their respective Master Plans;

NOW THEREFORE, in the backdrop of impending importance of TOD and to reinstate

the State's commitment in realising compact, walkable and efficient urban development, the

Government of Kerala hereby notifies that the strategic approaches of the Transit-Oriented

Development (TOD) Policy 2024 shall be applicable to the following TOD corridors that have

been identified and notified through the respective Master Plans in the cities of

Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode.

I. TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD) CORRIDORS

The following corridors are hereby notified as TOD Corridors:

1. Thiruvananthapuram TOD Corridors

Master Plan Reference: [G.O. (Ms.) No.85/2024/LSGD. dated 04/07/2024]

Influence Zone

Corridor

250 m depth on either

side of demarcated TOD

corridor in sanctioned

Master

plan

for

Thiruvananthapuram

Municipal Corporation

Corridor - I ; Old NH 47: Vetturoad to Nemom (via

Karyavattam, Pattom)

Corridor - II; NH-66: Kazhakoottam to Parayumood (Via Chakkai,

Enchakkal)

2. Kochi TOD Corridors

Master Plan Reference: [G.O.(Ms.) No.54/2024/LSGD. dated 22/05/2024]

Influence Zone

Corridor

500 m depth on either side

demarcated TOD

corridor in sanctioned

Corridor - I; Edapally Jn. to Pettah

Corridor – II; Kaloor Jn. to Chembumukku

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Master plan for Kochi

Municipal Corporation

3. Kozhikode TOD Corridors

Master Plan Rcference: [G.O. (Ms.) No.60/2024/LSGD. dated 10/06/2024]

Influence Zone

Corridor

500 m depth on either side of

demarcated TOD corridor in

sanctioned Master Plan for

Kozhikode

Municipal

Corporation

Corridor - I; Continuous stretch of NH 66 from Elathur to

Manorama Junction

Corridor - II; Continuous stretch of NH 66 from Mananchira to

Feroke - new bridge

Corridor - III; Continuous stretch of NH 766 from Mananchira

to Chelavoor

Corridor -IV; Continuous stretch of Mavoor road from Mavoor

road Jn. to Medical college

Corridor -V; NH 66 bypass- from Purakkattiri bridge to Palazhi

(Corporation Limits)

II. OBJECTIVES

This notification aims to achieve the following objectives:

a. Densification of TOD Zone - High-density development concentrated around transit

stations and corridors, with the highest-density buildings nearest transit, facilitated through

tools like minimum FSI, plot sizes, premium or transferable FSI, tax incentives, plot

amalgamation and phased densification via spatial plans, while preserving heritage sites

and natural features.

b. Promoting Mixed-Use Development - Allowing a mix of residential, commercial, office,

public and recreational uses, distributed vertically or horizontally to create a compact,

walkable environment that fosters interaction among different developments. Mixed-use

buildings can be promoted through incentives such as tax allowances, relaxed building

regulations for higher FSI etc.

c. Promotion of Multi-Use Transit Stations - Transit stations, including MRTS, bus and

mobility hubs, to serve as vibrant centers of activity and support TOD zone densification

through vertical multi-use and leasable spaces with relaxed building regulations. These

stations should provide mandatory public amenities, accessible pedestrian and NMT

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facilities and may also include EV charging stations to serve both commuters and non-

commuters.

d. Multimodal Integration - Multimodal integration to significantly reduce commuters' travel

time and costs by providing safe, affordable and seamless transportation options across

various modes, especially along major growth corridors. Developing compact, well-

designed transit hubs with interoperable ticketing, real-time information systems and

integrated last-mile connectivity options will ensure efficient, user-friendly and informed

public transport experiences.

e. NMT Safety - Creating a pedestrian - and NMT - friendly environment in TOD zones, for

promoting safe, accessible, and barrier-free walking and cycling to transit stations and

public transport, while strategies like fixed building lines, shared front open spaces,

dedicated cycle tracks and traffic-calming measures enhance walkability and reduce

vehicle dependence.

f. Street-Oriented Buildings - Development proposals in TOD areas to foster vibrant, safe and

walkable streetscapes through pedestrian-friendly frontages that enhance safety,

surveillance and walkability, designated hawking and vending zones, uniform landscaped

front open spaces, coordinated lighting and signage and regulated night-time activities

and advertisements.

g. Managed Parking - TOD zones to promote sustainable mobility through high-density,

mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly development that boosts transit ridership and reduces

private vehicle dependence, with parking managed via regulated, premium on-street spaces

and shared use of public building areas during off-hours.

h. Green and recreational open Spaces - Public open spaces in TOD areas to be developed and

managed through land pooling, acquisition or use of public lands, river buffers and

conservation zones to offset green space loss, while integrating blue-green infrastructure,

urban heat mitigation and green, energy-efficient buildings to create a sustainable,

comfortable and resilient environment.

i. Value Capture Financing - Leverage land value increases for infrastructure funding through

mechanisms like enhanced or additional land value tax or one time betterment levy,

develop charges or impact fees, TDR etc.

III. APPLICABILITY OF REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS

Within the notified TOD Corridors and their influence zones, development and redevelopment

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proposals shall be governed by the TOD Zoning Regulations as stipulated in the respective

Sanctioned Master Plans of Thiruvananthapuran, Kochi & Kozhikode and the Government

approved TOD Policy provisions, as issued or amended by the Government from time to time.

By Order of the Governor,

ANUPAMA T.V.,

Special Secretary to Government.

Explanatory Note

(This does not form part of the notification, but intends to indicate its general purport)

Government have decided to notify the Transit Oriented Development Corridors and their

influence zones in the Cities of Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode, to promote compact,

mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly development integrated with high-quality public transport systems.

This notification is intended to achieve the above object.

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