LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Environmental Laws Oct 2024 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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1. Q1 Answer the following in not more than two sentences: (Attempt Any 6) 12 marks
   • (1) What constitutes a 'Silent Zone' as per the Noise Pollution Control (Regulation & Control)
   • (2) Where does appeal from the National Green Tribunal lie?
   • (3) Define “Air Pollutant”
   • (4) What is the objective of the Environment Protection Act, 1986? The subject of "Water" falls under which list?
   • (6) Define ‘occupier’ as defined under Air Act
   • (7) Constitutional provision related to environment before the 42nd amendment of 1976 was under which Article?
   • (8) Name the kinds of forest under Indian Forest Act
2. Q11 Write Short Notes on the following: (Attempt Any 2) 12 marks
   • (1) Precautionary Principle
   • (3) Powers of National Green Tribunal under NGT Act
   • (4) Powers of entry and inspection under Water Act Answer the following: (Attempt any 2) (12 Marks)
   • (1) MrA enters a sanctuary and is accused of killing a tiger
   • (1) Does the Wildlife Protection Act permit hunting? Explain
   • (11) When is hunting not considered an offence?
   • (2) industry was emitting hazardous gases from its chimney since long. No action was initiated against the industry for faulting laws
   • (i) Can Pollution Control Board take Suo-moto action against the industry?
   • (ii) What offence is committed by the said Industry and what are the remedies available to surrounding residents?
   • (3) Mr. X and Mr. Y are neighbours. X constituted a chimney, with its holds projecting towards Mr. Y’s side on the east-west. Mr. Y complained that the smoke and fumes from the chimney were causing injury to his health and discomfort in the enjoyment of his property
   • (i) Explain the types of nuisances and define them (i1) Advice Mr. Y on what legal remedy he can seek against Mr. X
   • (4) Mr. Z plans to set up a quarry on land declared as a Protected Forest
   • (1) State the activities prohibited in a Protected Forest as per the Indian Forest Act
   • (ii) Can Mr. Z be allowed or granted permission to set up a factory on land declared a
3. Q1 V. Answer of the following: (Attempt any 3) 39 marks
   • (1) Explain the various provisions in the Constitution of India related to the protection of the
   • (2) Analyse the salient features of Environment Protection Act, 1986
   • (3) Explain the provisions under the criminal law for the protection of environment, citing
   • (4) The environmental jurisprudence is largely based on public interest litigation. Explain with reference to decided cases
   • (5) Explain the procedure followed in collection of samples, its analysis and submission of analysis reports under the Water Act
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