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Part III · Prescription

28. Adverse possession not considered to be interrupted

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

Adverse possession of immovable property which had commenced prior to December 26, 2004 by a person affected by the Tsunami shall not be considered to have been interrupted for a period of one year from December 26, 2004, if that person was prevented from continuing in his possession as a result of the Tsunami.

(2)

Possession of immovable property by a person referred to in subsection (1), shall not be considered to have been interrupted by reason only of the fact that such property was in the possession of any other person or persons during the period December 26, 2004 to December 26, 2005.

Part IV

Actions Under Section 66 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act

Part V

Tenants of Premises

Part VI

Offences in Respect of Tsunami Relief Property

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