Sub tenancy rights

Thakkar... (Querist) 10 November 2013 This query is : Resolved
A Partnership firm was in possession of an office premises since 1940 as documented by a telephone installation in the firm’s name. The office was given to the firm by a person who himself was a tenant. Subsequently, the firm was dissolved & by virtue of the dissolution agreement, possession of the office passed on to one of the partners. After the death of the partner the possession passed on to the partner’s son.
Rent was being paid in cash for the past 70 years in cash & no receipt was being issued.
Can the partner’s son claim tenancy rights & deemed to be a tenant by virtue of possession since 70 years?
The building is undergoing redevelopment. Whom shouldl the new landlord/redeveloper recognise as the tenant? The tenant on records or the sub-tenant with possession?
Please guide.
Thank you

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