LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 6 Environmental Laws May 2024 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Answer questions in one or two sentences (any 6 of 8) 12 Marks

1. Q1 What is "Joint Board" under the Water Act, 1974?
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2. Q2 What is Sustainable Development?
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3. Q3 Define 'Educational Institution' as defined under the Noise Pollution Rules.
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4. Q4 State the Limitation period for filling an appeal in the NGT.
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5. Q5 Define Global Warming.
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6. Q6 What is Eco-Mark?
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7. Q7 What is the meaning of captive animal under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?
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8. Q8 What is "Bar of Jurisdiction" under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981?
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SECTION II - Write Short Notes (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. Q9 Bio Medical Waste Rules, 2016
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2. Q10 Polluter Pays Principle
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3. Q11 Stockholm Conference
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4. Q12 Powers and proceedings of National Green Tribunal under NGT Act
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SECTION III - Situational Problem (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. Q13 Some of the tanneries at a riverbank discharging untreated solid and liquid wastes on the land which reaches into the river, causing the river to be highly polluted. The residents of the city want to stop the pollution being caused by the tanneries. (i) What are the legal remedies available to the residents? (ii) What action can be taken against the defaulting tanneries by the State Pollution Control Board?
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2. Q14 Mr. Raj had a baking oven with defective chimney which was emitting smoke and fumes causing health hazard to the neighbourhood. (i) Define Air Pollutant and Air Pollution. (ii) State in detail the procedure for collection of emission samples, their analysis, submissions of analysis report and actions taken against defaulters under the Air Act.
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3. Q15 Savera health care and research centre was located in a crowded locality in the suburbs of Mumbai city. Bio-medical waste including biologicals from the research centre was disposed of incorrectly and mixed with the municipal waste. (i) What is the procedure under the Bio-medical wastes rules for segregation, transportation and storage of bio-medical waste? (ii) What is the duration for which authorization is granted under the Bio-Medical Waste Rules, 2016?
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4. Q16 Mr. Raj is accused of killing a Wild Animal from a sanctuary without hunting permission. (i) What is Sanctuary and hunting as per Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (ii) Explain the legal provisions for Grant of permit for special purposes under the Wildlife Protection Act.
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SECTION IV - Long Answers (any 3 of 5) 39 Marks

1. Q17 Explain the constitutional provisions in India for the protection of environment, citing relevant case laws.
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2. Q18 Explain the composition and functions of the Central Pollution Control Board under the Water Act.
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3. Q19 Describe the concept environment and scrutinize the salient features of Environment Protection Act, 1986
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4. Q20 Explain in detail the provisions relating to protection of environment under Indian Penal Code.
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5. Q21 Explain the process of collection of samples under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
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