Indian Easements Act, 1882
21. Bar to use unconnected with enjoyment
An easement must not be used for any purpose not connected with
the enjoyment of the dominant heritage.
Illustrations
(a) A, as owner of a farm Y, has right of way over B's land to
Y. Lying beyond Y, A has another farm Z, the beneficial enjoyment of which is
not necessary for the beneficial enjoyment of Y. He must not use the easement
for the purpose of passing to and from Z.
(b) A, as owner of a certain house, has a right of way to and
from it. For the purpose of passing to and from the house, the right may be
used, not only by A, but by the members of his family, his guests, lodgers,
servants, workmen, visitors and customers; for this is a purpose, connected
with the enjoyment of the dominant heritage. So, if A lets the house, he may
use the right of way for the purpose of collecting the rent and seeing the
house is kept in repair.