PODDA v. PABULI et al.

PODDA v. PABULI et al.

 C. R., Negombo, 11,310.

Crown grant, effect of-Possession of Crown land for over ten years- Jus in re-Jus retentionis-Sale by Crown-Rights of purchaser from Crown-Ordinance No. 12 of 1840, s. 8.

A Crown grant does not convey an indefeasible title.

Where a person has been in uninterrupted possession of land belonging to the Crown for not less than ten years nor more than thirty years, such person acquires under section 8 of Ordinance No. 12 of 1840 a permanent interest in the property; and he cannot be ejected therefrom, unless the land is required for public purposes or for the use of His Majesty; and the Crown cannot by selling the land to a third party deprive the possessor of the benefit given to him by that section.

THE facts are fully set forth in the judgment.

H. A. Jayewardene, for appellants.

 H. J. C. Pereira, for respondent.

Cur. adv. vult.

22nd June, 1905. GRENIER, A.J.-

In this case the plaintiff alleged that one Wanasinpedige Pabuli was entitled to the land called Delgahawatta, the boundaries of which are given in the first paragraph of the plaint, by virtue of a grant from the Government of Ceylo

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