Section 19 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882 – Transfer of dominant heritage passes easement

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Section 19: Transfer of dominant heritage passes easement

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: official text of The Indian Easements Act, 1882 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Indian Easements Act, 1882.

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