Section 45, Indian Easements Act, 1882 — Extinction by destruction of either heritage

Chapter V · The Extinction, Suspension and Revival of Easements

45Extinction by destruction of either heritage.

Section 45 · Chapter V · page 17 of the Act

An easement is extinguished when either the dominant or the servient heritage is completely destroyed.

Illustration

A has a right of way over a road running along the foot of a sea-cliff. The road is washed away by a permanent encroachment of the sea. A’s easement is extinguished.

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