A, as the owner of a house, has a right of way over his neighbour B's land for purposes connected with…
Illustration (a) to section 4 treats such a right of way as an easement. Section 4 describes an easement as a right which the owner or occupier of certain land possesses "as…
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A, as the owner of a house, has a right of way over his neighbour B's land for purposes connected with the beneficial enjoyment of the house. Under the Indian Easements Act, 1882, A's right is:
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Correct answer B
Illustration (a) to section 4 treats such a right of way as an easement. Section 4 describes an easement as a right which the owner or occupier of certain land possesses "as such" for the beneficial enjoyment of that land, to do something on land that is not his own. The right belongs to A as owner of the house, so it is neither a personal licence nor a lease, and it is not held by the public at large.