What happens if someone has been paying property taxes, water bills, and municipal taxes in their own name for over 40 years, but the property is registered under the landlord’s name? The sale deed is with the landlord, but there’s no agreement between them. If the survey document shows the property belongs to the Karnataka Housing Board, who has the legal right to the property?

In this case, the legal right to the property likely rests with the Karnataka Housing Board, as the survey document shows them as the owner. The fact that the tenant has been paying taxes and bills for 40 years does not establish ownership. A formal agreement with the landlord is essential to claim ownership, and even then, it will depend on the terms of the agreement and the Housing Board’s rights.