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Legal Title Requirement

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Long Possession of Public Property Confers No Legal Right Without Title or Tenancy | Allahabad HC
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|Allahabad High Court

Long Possession of Public Property Confers No Legal Right Without Title or Tenancy | Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that even decades of occupation over municipal land does not create a legal claim if no valid title, tenancy agreement, or court order exists. This sets a critical precedent for municipal authorities and informal occupants alike, reinforcing that public property cannot be privatized through mere possession, regardless of duration or payment history.