LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 4 Land Laws Nov 2014 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

SECTION I - Q.1: Answer in 2-3 sentences each (20 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 What do you mean by "Impounding"?
2. Q2 Explain the term "Holder".
3. Q3 Who is a landless person?
4. Q4 Explain High tide line.
5. Q5 Define "OWNER" under MHADA.
6. Q6 What is a farming Society?
7. Q7 Define "Dwelling Unit".
8. Q8 What is "Warkas land"?
9. Q9 What does "to hold" mean?
10. Q10 What is foreshore and offshore?

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

1. Q11 Records of Right.
2. Q12 Vacant land.
3. Q13 Public Purpose.
4. Q14 Sanad.
5. Q15 Adjudication.
6. Q16 Wajib-ul-arz.

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

1. Q17 Shri Ganesh 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?
2. Q18 Mr. Mahesh owns 100 acres of exempted land in Raigad Zilla, under the M.A.L. (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961. Mr. Mahesh now wants to purchase 50 acres of agricultural land yielding one crop in a year in Raigad Zilla. (i) What is the ceiling area for exempted land? State the provision of law. (ii) In the above case, if Mr. Mahesh purchases the stated agricultural land, what will be the legal consequence?
3. Q19 Shri Ganpat filed an application before the Collector in a certain matter, and an award was ordered by the Collector in January 2014. On being dissatisfied, Shri Ganpat challenged the award before the Civil Court. (i) Explain the term "Court". (ii) Whether any revision or appeal lies in the instant case under the Act.

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

1. Q20 Explain the consequence of non-registration of a document.
2. Q21 Elucidate the procedure of "Compensation" under sec. 23 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
3. Q22 Explain in detail the permissible actions under CRZ regulation.
4. Q23 Explain Section 88 and Section 89 of the MHADA Act, 1976.
5. Q24 Explain Section 51 and Section 52 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966.
6. Q25 Explain the Procedure for "unauthorized development" under the MRTP Act, 1966.

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