LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Land Laws Nov 2013 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

SECTION I - Q.1: Answer in two sentences (20 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 Who is an agriculturist under the M.A.L. (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961?
2. Q2 Explain the term "Appropriate Government" under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
3. Q3 Explain high tide line.
4. Q4 Explain the term "Cultivate".
5. Q5 How do you calculate FSI?
6. Q6 Explain the term "Market Value" under the Bombay Stamp Act, 1958.
7. Q7 Who is a landless person?
8. Q8 Define "Joint Family" under the B.T. and A.L. Act, 1948.
9. Q9 Define "OWNER" under MHADA.
10. Q10 What are "development rights" under the MRTP Act, 1966?

SECTION II - Q.2: Write short notes on any four of the following (20 Marks - 5 marks each)

1. Q11 Family unit.
2. Q12 Structural Repairs.
3. Q13 Bonafide Industrial use.
4. Q14 Public Purpose.
5. Q15 Sanad.
6. Q16 Exception to Sec. 17(1) of the Registration Act, 1908.

SECTION III - Q.3: Solve any two of the following (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q17 In Wardha the Collector passed an Award in June 2013 in favour of Mr. Vinitkumar. Not being satisfied, Vinitkumar approached the Civil Court. (i) Explain the term Court. (ii) Whether any appeal lies in the instant case under the Act?
2. Q18 Mr. Sirnaik appears in the proceedings conducted by the special acquisition officer, but rejects the order of compensation passed on 7th October 2013. (i) What is the time limit for taking action against the order? (ii) What are the legal remedies available to Mr. Sirnaik?
3. Q19 Shri Ram files an application to the Collector, Thane for conversion of Mangrove land for setting up an industry. (i) What are the powers vested in the Collector in this regard under the Act? (ii) Whether Mangroves can be allowed to be removed under the law.

SECTION IV - Q.4: Answer any four of the following (48 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. Q20 Explain in detail permissible activities under C.R.Z. regulation.
2. Q21 What are land records? How are the purchases of immovable property recorded in Form VII/XII?
3. Q22 Clarify in detail the Classification and Ceiling Areas of Agricultural Land under the M.A.L. (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961.
4. Q23 How is a Sanad obtained under the MLRC, 1966?
5. Q24 Explain the procedure for removal of "unauthorized development" under the MRTP Act.
6. Q25 Elucidate the procedure of acquisition of land for public purpose.

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