Hyderabad, Sept. 27 -- The Telangana government on Thursday ordered the removal of all eligible private properties from the prohibited list under Section 22-A of the Registration Act, 1908, paving the way for their registration, people familiar with the matter said. The decision is expected to benefit around 1.41 lakh houses and plots across the state.

The orders issued by principal secretary (revenue) Lokesh Kumar, following a meeting led by deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, will allow registration of eligible houses, plots and flats that have valid layout, building or apartment approvals from competent government authorities.

According to a senior revenue department official, Section 22-A empowers the government to identi...