LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 4 Land Laws Nov 2022 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

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SECTION I - Q.1: Answer in a sentence or two, any six (12 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 What is the meaning of ceiling area?
2. Q2 What are structural repairs?
3. Q3 What is stamping of instruments?
4. Q4 What is the time for registration of documents?
5. Q5 What is the concept of FSI?
6. Q6 What is the cost of acquisition under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013?
7. Q7 Under the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, what is the priority list for sale of agricultural land?
8. Q8 What is the meaning of 'amenity' under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966?
9. Q9 What is cess under MHADA?
10. Q10 Define 'tenant' under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999.

SECTION II - Q.2: Write short notes on any two (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q11 Registration of documents.
2. Q12 Record of rights.
3. Q13 Unauthorised Development.
4. Q14 Standard rent.

SECTION III - Q.3: Solve the following situational problems, along with the relevant laws, any two (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q15 Under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, with reference to acquisition of land, answer the following questions: (a) What are the provisions in case of food security? (b) What are the urgent situations in which land can be acquired without the regular procedure?
2. Q16 After Diwali, the food stalls which were temporarily set up on the beach for the festival have been still operating without legal permits or licenses on that land. The residents in the surrounding area are disturbed by this problem of encroachment. (a) Advise them about whom they should approach regarding the encroachments. (b) Can these encroachments be removed or regularised? If yes, how?
3. Q17 Mr. Suresh Sharma holds an agricultural holding of 250 acres which he used for agricultural activity. Now he wants to use 125 acres of this holding to start a cottage industry. (a) Can Suresh Sharma convert half of his land to another purpose? Advise him. (b) What are the payment procedures for conversion of land?
4. Q18 Mrs. Seema Gupta owns 100 acres of immovable property, shares in a publicly listed company and some jewellery. Mrs. Gupta wants to gift her daughter Priya 50 acres of immovable property and lease the remaining land. Advise her as per the provisions of the Registration Act. (a) Is it necessary to register the gift of land to Priya? If so, why? (b) What are the provisions regarding registration of a lease of immovable property?

SECTION IV - Q.4: Write explanatory answers to the following questions, any two (24 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. Q19 Under the MLRC, explain the procedure for conversion of land from one purpose to another.
2. Q20 Under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, explain the procedure of acquisition of land for public purpose.
3. Q21 Under the Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948, write an explanatory note on restrictions on transfer of agricultural lands.
4. Q22 Under MHADA, what are the provisions for Repairs and Reconstruction of Dilapidated buildings?

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