A Railway Company compulsorily acquires part of B's land under the land acquisition law to make a…
Illustration (l) to section 13 says that "The Company is entitled to such amount of lateral support from B's adjoining land as is essential for the safety of the siding".…
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A Railway Company compulsorily acquires part of B's land under the land acquisition law to make a siding. B later excavates his remaining adjoining land. Under section 13 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882:
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Correct answer A
Illustration (l) to section 13 says that "The Company is entitled to such amount of lateral support from B's adjoining land as is essential for the safety of the siding". Section 13 applies to transfers generally, and the illustration shows that it covers a compulsory acquisition as well as a sale. The easement is limited to what is essential for the siding's safety.