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open for an indefinite period. In the absence
of this condition the insured could have
reopened his claim after a long time ,when the
insurer may have lost all the evidence which
led to its original rejection.

(7) This is known as the right of entry condition.
This condition gives the company right to enter the
premises where loss has occurred , take possession
of the property and deal with it or sell such property.
The condition further provides that
(a) exercise of these rights does not mean admission of
loss liability
(b) forfeiture of the benefit under the policy in case of
non cooperation of the insured.
(c) the insured has no right to abandon the property
whether taken possession by the insurer or not.
This condition confers certain rights on the insures
to ascertain the cause and extent of loss/damage
to minimize the damage and to protect the salvage.
The rights conferred by the condition are
exercisable by the insurer at any time until notice

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