Under what condition can a possessory title be upgraded to absolute after a period of time?

• A. If unchallenged for 12 years it can be upgraded to absolute
• B. After 5 years unchallenged
• C. Only by court order
• D. It cannot be upgraded

Answer: (A)

A possessory title can be upgraded to absolute after 12 years of uninterrupted possession that is not challenged. If someone occupies the land openly and continuously for a full 12-year period and no one disputes the claim, the land register can upgrade the title to absolute. This reflects long, unchallenged possession establishing stronger proof of ownership in the eyes of the register. It isn’t achieved by a court order, and the period is not five years; the 12-year threshold is the key.