Question 1

Immediate superior of Talathi is

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Which sections of Maharashtra Land Revenue Code deal with provisions relating to encroachment on Government Land?

Accepted Answer

Sections 50-53 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code deal with provisions related to encroachment on Government Land, outlining the procedures and penalties for unauthorized occupation.

Question 3

In _______ the High Court held that under section 50 of Maharashtra Land RevenueCode, the Collector is empowered to abate or remove any encroachment made on any land/ property vested in State Government.

Accepted Answer

In Babamiya Ahmed Shah v. Tahsildar, Beed, the High Court held that under section 50 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, the Collector is empowered to abate or remove any encroachment made on any land/property vested in the State Government.

Question 4

The Supreme Court in ______ held that illegal encroachment on Gram Panchayat land cannot be regularized.

Accepted Answer

In the case of Jagpal Singh & Others v. State of Punjab & Others, the Supreme Court held that illegal encroachments on Gram Panchayat land cannot be regularized, emphasizing the protection of common lands for public use and against unauthorized occupation.

Question 5

When a dispute arises concerning the boundaries of a village, a survey number or subdivision of a survey number _____ decides the disputes by holding formal inquiry

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a dispute arises concerning the boundaries...

Question 6

Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 extends to

Accepted Answer

The Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 extends to the whole of the state of Maharashtra, covering all areas within its jurisdiction without exception.

Question 7

Under Maharashtra Rent Control Act the court can fix the standard rent & permitted increases

Accepted Answer

Under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, the court has the authority to fix the standard rent and permitted increases either upon an application made specifically for that purpose or in the course of any pending suit or proceedings. This ensures that issues related to rent can be addressed both proactively and as part of broader legal disputes.

Question 8

As per section 11 Maharashtra Rent Control Act, a landlord shall be entitled to make an increase of ______ in the rent of the premises let for any purpose

Accepted Answer

The Maharashtra Rent Control Act allows landlords to increase the rent by 4 percent per annum.

Question 9

Which section of Maharashtra Rent Control Act imposes upon a landlord a duty to keep the premises in good and tenantable repair?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which section of Maharashtra Rent Control Act...

Question 10

When eviction of tenant is sought on any of the grounds mentioned under section 16(1) of Maharashtra Rent Control Act,

Accepted Answer

Under section 16(1) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, when eviction of a tenant is sought on any of the specified grounds, no notice is required to be given to the tenant.

Question 11

A tenant, before any repairs/ alterations of the structure must issue notice and obtain written permission from the landlord

Accepted Answer

Generally, tenants must notify their landlords and obtain written permission before making any structural repairs or alterations to the property. This ensures that the landlord is aware of and approves any changes that could affect the property's integrity or value.

Question 12

Who is entitled to recover from his tenant the possession of any premises owned by himon the ground that such premises are bona fide required by him for occupation by himselfor by any member of his family

Accepted Answer

All the above categories, including members of the armed forces of the union, scientists, and their successors-in-interest, are entitled to recover possession of premises for their bona fide personal or family occupation under specific legal provisions.

Question 13

Under section 28 of Maharashtra Rent Control Act landlord is __________ the premises let or given on license

Accepted Answer

Under section 28 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, the landlord is entitled to inspect the premises let or given on license after giving prior notice to the tenant. This provision ensures that the tenant's privacy is respected while allowing the landlord to inspect the property for maintenance or other legitimate reasons.

Question 14

Can a landlord convert into commercial the premises meant to be residential?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Can a landlord convert into commercial the...

Question 15

Under section 31 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act giving receipt for any amount received from tenant is

Accepted Answer

Under section 31 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, it is compulsory for every landlord to give a receipt for any amount received from the tenant, ensuring transparency and proper record-keeping in rental transactions.

Question 16

Under Maharashtra Rent Control Act, who is empowered to appoint Competent Authority?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under Maharashtra Rent Control Act, who is...

Question 17

The Competent Authority constituted under Maharashtra Rent Control Act

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Competent Authority constituted under Maharashtra Rent...

Question 18

The Competent Authority constituted under Maharashtra Rent Control Act

Accepted Answer

The Competent Authority constituted under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act is deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of Section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This designation is intended to ensure that actions taken by the authority are carried out with integrity and are subject to the same legal standards and protections as those applied to public servants.

Question 19

All the proceedings before the Competent Authority constituted under Maharashtra Rent Control Act shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings for the purpose of

Accepted Answer

Proceedings before the Competent Authority under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act are considered judicial proceedings for the purposes of both Section 193 (punishment for false evidence) and Section 228 (intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), making option C correct.

Question 20

Determination of the Standard Rent would depend upon

Accepted Answer

The determination of the Standard Rent takes into account various factors including the provisions of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, the specific circumstances of each case, and the fairness or justness of the amount involved. Therefore, all the options mentioned contribute to the determination process.

Quiz 2: Provisions and Procedures Under Maharashtra Land Revenue Code and Rent Control Act

Immediate superior of Talathi is

Which sections of Maharashtra Land Revenue Code deal with provisions relating to encroachment on Government Land?

In _______ the High Court held that under section 50 of Maharashtra Land RevenueCode, the Collector is empowered to abate or remove any encroachment made on any land/ property vested in State Government.

The Supreme Court in ______ held that illegal encroachment on Gram Panchayat land cannot be regularized.

When a dispute arises concerning the boundaries of a village, a survey number or subdivision of a survey number _____ decides the disputes by holding formal inquiry

Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 extends to

Under Maharashtra Rent Control Act the court can fix the standard rent & permitted increases

As per section 11 Maharashtra Rent Control Act, a landlord shall be entitled to make an increase of ______ in the rent of the premises let for any purpose

Which section of Maharashtra Rent Control Act imposes upon a landlord a duty to keep the premises in good and tenantable repair?

When eviction of tenant is sought on any of the grounds mentioned under section 16(1) of Maharashtra Rent Control Act,

A tenant, before any repairs/ alterations of the structure must issue notice and obtain written permission from the landlord

Who is entitled to recover from his tenant the possession of any premises owned by himon the ground that such premises are bona fide required by him for occupation by himselfor by any member of his family

Under section 28 of Maharashtra Rent Control Act landlord is __________ the premises let or given on license

Can a landlord convert into commercial the premises meant to be residential?

Under section 31 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act giving receipt for any amount received from tenant is

Under Maharashtra Rent Control Act, who is empowered to appoint Competent Authority?

The Competent Authority constituted under Maharashtra Rent Control Act

The Competent Authority constituted under Maharashtra Rent Control Act

All the proceedings before the Competent Authority constituted under Maharashtra Rent Control Act shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings for the purpose of

Determination of the Standard Rent would depend upon