Muhammad Shafeek J K 17 September 2025
P. Venu (Advocate) 17 September 2025
"When my grandfather purchased the house and land, it had a direct access path from the main road"!
If so, how this access was lost?
Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate ) 18 September 2025
It is better to show relevant records to a local prudent lawyer for proper appreciation of facts, professional advise and necessary proceeding.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 18 September 2025
The owner of the private pathway generally cannot deny access for legitimate purposes such as installing fiber cables, especially if you have a legal right to use the pathway (an easement) or no other alternative access to your property. If the owner refuses, you can pursue legal action to enforce your easement rights or claim easement by necessity through the courts.
If the pathway is subject to an easement, meaning you have a legal right to use it to access your property, then you likely cannot be denied access.
If you have been using the pathway for a long time (often over 20 years) without interruption and as a matter of right, you might have established a legal right to use it.
If the owner continues to block access, you may need to file a case in civil court to seek an injunction to prevent them from interfering with your right to use the pathway.