India, Nov. 6 -- The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has removed 22 housing projects in seven districts from its "Abeyance List", officials said on Wednesday.

The development that followed a detailed scrutiny of project documents will pave the way for resumption of construction on 8,856 housing plots and commercial units stuck for years.

"This development will ensure transparency and trust in the realty sector. The removal of projects (from the abeyance list) that now comply with the requirements will bring relief to thousands of homebuyers. The move will fuel economic activity and help in generating employment in Uttar Pradesh," said UP RERA's chairman Sanjay Bhoosaredy.

The "Abeyance List" was introduced afte...