LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 4 Land Laws May 2016 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

• N.B: (i) All questions are compulsory; (ii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION I - Q.1: Answer each of the following questions in 2 (two) or 3 (three) sentences (20 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 Define 'impressed stamps' under the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958.
2. Q2 Define "Appropriate Authority" under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966.
3. Q3 Define "occupier" under the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Act, 1976.
4. Q4 Define 'Heritage precinct'.
5. Q5 What is "family unit" under the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961?
6. Q6 Define "gaothan" under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966.
7. Q7 What is the meaning of "premises" under the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Act, 1976?
8. Q8 Define the term cultivate personally.
9. Q9 What is "warkas land" under the Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948?
10. Q10 What is inter-tidal zone?

SECTION II - Q.2: Write short notes on any 4 (four) of the following (20 Marks - 5 marks each)

1. Q11 Sanad.
2. Q12 Adjudication.
3. Q13 FSI and TDR.
4. Q14 Wajib-ul-arz.
5. Q15 Reference to Authority under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.
6. Q16 Temporary Accommodation.

SECTION III - Q.3: Solve any 2 (two) of the following with reasons (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q17 'Amit' entered into a lease deed with Babu for grant of lease of Amit's property to Babu for a period of 7 (seven) years. Amit issued a receipt to Babu for the security deposit paid for the lease. The receipt was issued on 15th March, 2016. (i) Will the receipt have to be registered under the Registration Act, 1908? Why? (ii) What is the time period available for registration of an Instrument under the Registration Act, 1908?
2. Q18 'Ravi', a non-agriculturist, wants to purchase land from Bheema, an agriculturist, for setting up a gramodyog unit. (i) Is Ravi permitted to purchase the said land for setting up the gramodyog unit? Why? (ii) Advise 'Ravi' on the procedure to be followed for setting up the gramodyog unit.
3. Q19 'Asha' is the owner of a plot of land situated in Mahim, Mumbai. Asha has carried out certain development on the said plot of land, by constructing a one-storey structure, which is not in accordance with the permission granted under the provisions of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966. The Planning Authority, by an order in writing, directs Asha to remove the unauthorized structure within 30 (thirty) days from the date of receipt of the said written notice. (i) Is the Planning Authority entitled to send such a notice to Asha? (ii) What is the remedy available to the Planning Authority if Asha does not comply with the said notice? (iii) What is/are the option/s available to Asha upon receipt of the said notice from the Planning Authority?

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

1. Q20 What are structural repairs? Describe the role of the Mumbai Repairs and Reconstruction Board in case of repairs and reconstruction of dilapidated buildings.
2. Q21 Describe the different Coastal Regulation Zones and the activities permitted and restricted in each of these Zones.
3. Q22 Describe the purpose and procedure for acquisition of land under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.
4. Q23 Explain in detail the documents which shall be registered under the Registration Act, 1908 and the documents which may be registered under the Registration Act, 1908.
5. Q24 Describe "Land Records" and the authorities responsible for maintaining the land records under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966.

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