LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Environmental Laws May 2025 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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1. Q1 Answer questions in one or two sentences: (Attempt Any 6) 12 marks
   • 1. Explain ‘Polluter Pays Principle’
   • 2. Define ‘trophy’ as per the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
   • 3. What is Eco Mark?
   • 4. What is the role of EIA?
   • 5. Define ‘Air pollutant’ as per the Air Act, 1981
   • 6. What is Greenhouse effect?
   • 7. State the basic objectives of the Rio conference
   • 8. What is ‘Protected Forest’?
   • 9. What is ‘an educational institution’ as per the Noise pollution Rules, 2000?
   • 10. Explain ‘Precautionary principle’
2. Q2 Write Short Notes: (Attempt Any 2) 12 marks
   • 1. Stockholm Conference
   • 4. Sustainable development
3. Q3 Situational Problem (Attempt any 2) 12 marks
   • 1. ABC residential colony was celebrating New Year Eve on the building terrace. They played music The residents of the adjoining building are not able to sleep
   • a. To whom can the residents make an official complaint?
   • b. What is the offence and punishment for the activities conducted by the building
   • 2. XYZ Company established an industrial plant in an Air Pollution Control area without previous consent of the State Pollution Control Board under the Air Act
   • a. Explain the provisions under the Air Act, which would be applicable to XYZ Company, if it had to establish the industrial plant lawfully?
   • b. penalty be issued against XYZ Company under the Air Act, in case of any non compliance of the provisions?
   • 3. There were tanners discharging untreated effluents into agricultural fields, roadsides, waterways and open land to be ultimately discharged in the river, the main source of water supply to the residents of the area
   • a. State the measure, which can be taken by the Central Government in this case
   • b. Can the directions by Central government be given to the tanners? Explain
   • 4. Mr. X has been throwing his household waste on the adjoining plot of land near his house. This has led to foul odour, increase in flies and insects in the colony. The other members of the society want to take legal action against Mr. X
   • a. What legal remedies are available to the members in the society?
   • b. What kind of remedy can the court provide for the residence?
4. Q4 Answer the following: (Attempt any 2) 24 marks
   • 1. Critically analyze the Penal Provisions under the Air Act
   • 2. Explain the Constitutional provisions in India for the protection of environment, citing
   • 3. Discuss in detail the procedure followed in collection of effluent samples, their analysis, submissions of analysis report and actions taken against defaulters under the Water Act
   • 4. Public Interest Litigation has brought about a magnificent change to the Environment Protection. Explain with reference to decided cases
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