Valid ownership can be found if occupied for 12 years, know the rules

Property dispute has become a common thing in today’s time. Many times it happens that a person illegally occupies the property of another, and the real owner has to fight a legal battle for years. Now the Supreme Court’s historic decision of 2018 is in discussion on this subject, stating that if a person maintains possession of the property for a certain time, he can legally become the owner of that property.

What does Supreme Court’s decision say?

• If a person maintains possession of a private property for 12 consecutive years, and the real owner did not take any legal action in that period,

• So the occupiers can get valid rights on property.

• This provision applies under Section 65 of Limitation Act 1963.

Which properties do not apply to this rule?

• This rule does not apply to government land.

• The Supreme Court clarified that no matter how long it is occupied by government properties, it will not get legal recognition.

Limitation Period: What is the time limit?

What is the effect of this decision?

• If the tenant, the occupiers or any other person retained your property for 12 years,

• And you do not take any legal steps during that time,

• So that person can claim that property.

Why should the landlord and those who rent the rent be cautious?

• Landlords often do not monitor the activities of tenants,

• They only pay attention till they get fare

• If tenants maintain possession for a long time, it may be difficult to remove them later

When and how can legal support?

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