Mera Samvidhaan All of Indian Easements Act, 1882

Chapter II · The Imposition, Acquisition and Transfer of Easements

19Transfer of dominant heritage passes easement.

Section 19 · Chapter II · pages 10–11 of the Act

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. 10

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.

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