National Land Code (Revised - 2020) · Updated to 15 Oct 2020 · Chapter 4 · Remedies of chargees: Possession
273. Duration of right to possession
Feedback & supportA chargee who has entered into possession of any land pursuant to section 271 may, without prejudice to his right to relinquish possession at any earlier time, remain in possession so long as the land continues subject to any liability under the charge.
A chargee in possession of any land by occupation may remain in possession either by continuing in occupation or by exercising his power under section 275 to lease the land and receive the rent payable under the lease.
land
“land” includes— (a) that surface of the earth and all substances forming that surface; (b) the earth below the surface and all substances therein; (c) all vegetation and other natural products, whether or not requiring the periodical application of labour to their production, and whether on or below the surface; (d) all things attached to the earth or permanently fastened to anything attached to the earth, whether on or below the surface; and (e) land covered by water;
A chargee in possession of any land by receipt of rent may, on the determination of the lease or tenancy under which the rent is payable, remain in possession either by receiving the rent payable under a new lease granted by him pursuant to section 275, or by going into occupation, or partly in one way and partly in the other.
rent
“rent” includes— (a) any annual sum payable to the State Authority by way of rent; (b) any other annual payment due to the State Authority which by any written law is to be collected as if it were rent or land revenue; and (c) any fee due to the State Authority in respect of arrears of rent by virtue of rules under section 14; (d)…
Effects of Taking Possession