We are lessees and flat owners (owners association) on a plot of land in mumbai since the 1950's
Original lease was in 1930 and then subsequently assigned and re-assigned
Lease rent was being paid regularly till 2002 when lessor refused rent
Now lessor is trying to claim that our lease assignment of the 1950s was illegal since it was without his consent.
Lessors consent document to lease assignment cannot be found.
Lease rent receipt are in the owner associations name.
Now lessor is trying to redevelop and doesnt want to give us our share and trying to imply that our stay is illegal. Lease is invalid etc.
What options do we have to declare our rights as lessees ? Is statute of limitations past since 60 years have past since lease assignment ? Can we file declaratory suit to assert our rights as lessees ? Experts please advise
