Section 19

Transfer of dominant heritage passes easement.

The Indian Easements Act, 1882

  • Act 5 of 1882
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to define and amend the law relating to Easements and Licenses.

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    Where the dominant heritage is transferred or devolves, by act of parties or by operation of law, the transfer or devolution shall, unless a contrary intention appears, be deemed to pass the easement to the person in whose favour the transfer or devolution takes place.
                                        Illustration
     A has certain land to which a right of way is annexed. A lets the land to B for twenty years. The right of way vests in B and his legal representative so long as the lease continues.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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