LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 4 Land Laws Nov 2023 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

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 cessed buildings under MHADA?
3. Q3 What is meant by Solatium?
4. Q4 Define permanent tenant under the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act.
5. Q5 What is the time for registration of documents?
6. Q6 Define Public Purpose under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.
7. Q7 What is impounding of an instrument under the Stamp Act?
8. Q8 Define "amenity" under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act.
9. Q9 What is an encroachment under the MLRC?
10. Q10 Define tenant under the Maharashtra Rent Act.

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

1. Q11 Record of Rights.
2. Q12 Admissibility of instruments which are not properly stamped under the Stamp Act.
3. Q13 Social Impact Assessment study under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.
4. Q14 Exemptions under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act.

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 legal provisions regarding determination of compensation? (b) In which situations can land be acquired without following the regular procedure?
2. Q16 A Power of attorney needs to be registered by Ayush Sharma and his uncle Aman Sharma, who is bodily infirm and unable to move. (a) Advise them about the legal provisions of registration of a Power of attorney. (b) What are Aman Sharma's rights of power of attorney?
3. Q17 Mr. Ajit Jadhav, an agriculturist, wishes to transfer the agricultural land held by him for 45 years to an artisan in Pune district without first offering it to the permanent tenant of the land. Advise him on the legal provisions. (a) Is the transfer of the land to the artisan valid? (b) What are the provisions for transfer under the Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948?
4. Q18 The building 'Regency Heights' in the Mumbai suburbs is in ruinous condition and very deteriorated. The residents of the building want MHADA to repair the building. (a) Which 'Board' has the powers to undertake the above repairs? (b) Can the 'Board' refuse the repairs? Give reasons.

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

1. Q19 Under the MLRC, explain Appeals, Review and Revision.
2. Q20 Under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, explain the procedure and manner for Rehabilitation and Resettlement.
3. Q21 Describe the different permitted and prohibited activities in the various CRZ.
4. Q22 Under the MLRC, explain the procedure for conversion of land from one purpose to another.

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