Akbar, Birbal and Farmer’s well puzzle

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Akbar, Birbal and Farmer’s well puzzle

A farmer and his neighbor once went to Emperor Akbar’s court with a complaint. “Your Majesty, I bought a well from him,” said the farmer pointing to his neighbor, “and now he wants me to pay for the water.” “That’s right, your Majesty,” said the neighbor. “I sold him the well but not the water!” The Emperor asked Birbal to settle the dispute.

How can Birbal solve the dispute?

Answer to Akbar, Birbal and Farmer's well puzzle