A, the owner of a saw-mill, has a right to a flow of water sufficient to work the mill. He wants to…
Illustration (a) to section 23 allows A to "convert the saw mill into a corn-mill, provided that it can be worked by the same amount of water". Section 23 lets the dominant…
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A, the owner of a saw-mill, has a right to a flow of water sufficient to work the mill. He wants to convert it into a corn-mill. Under section 23 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882:
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Correct answer A
Illustration (a) to section 23 allows A to "convert the saw mill into a corn-mill, provided that it can be worked by the same amount of water". Section 23 lets the dominant owner alter the mode and place of enjoying the easement, so long as he does not impose any additional burden on the servient heritage. Drawing more water would be such an extra burden.