The legal provision regarding a tenant becoming the owner of a property falls under the concept of adverse possession in India. According to the Limitation Act, 1963, a tenant can claim ownership rights if:
1️⃣ They have occupied the property continuously and without interruption for 12 years (for private property) or 30 years (for government property).
2️⃣ Their possession was open, hostile, and adverse to the interest of the rightful owner.
3️⃣ The rightful owner failed to take legal action within the prescribed period to assert their ownership rights.
It’s important to note that a tenant occupying property with the owner’s consent (under a lease or rental agreement) does not qualify for adverse possession until they explicitly deny the owner’s title and continue possession under adverse conditions.
This rule emphasizes the need for property owners to stay vigilant and assert their rights to avoid losing ownership due to negligence.
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