Judiciary Model Papers and Previous Year Papers

1

Under Section 38 of the M.P. Land Revenue Code, 1959, where a person fails to comply with a notice to vacate land within the reasonable time specified, what is the immediate statutory step the Revenue Officer is authorized to take?

A

Issue an un-bailable warrant of arrest against the person in possession.
B

Impose a daily fine until the land is physically vacated.
C

Remove or depute a subordinate officer to remove any person refusing to vacate.
D

Refer the matter immediately to the High Court for contempt proceedings.

2

Where a Revenue Officer executing an order for delivery of possession under Section 38 is resisted or obstructed, what procedure must be followed before using reasonable force?

A

The officer must institute a formal civil suit under Order 21 CPC.
B

The officer must hold a summary inquiry into facts and be satisfied that resistance is without just cause and still continues.
C

The officer must obtain explicit prior sanction from the District Magistrate.
D

The officer must refer the dispute to the Chief Judicial Magistrate for criminal investigation.

3

Statement I: Use of reasonable force under Section 38(c) of MPLRC, 1959 by a Revenue Officer is without prejudice to criminal proceedings for obstructing a public servant. Statement II: Section 38 requires a full trial before force can be deployed to remove obstruction. Evaluate the statements:

A

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
B

Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
C

Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
D

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

4

Under Section 39 of the M.P. Land Revenue Code, 1959, who among the following is NOT statutorily competent to make an appearance, application, or act before a Revenue Officer on behalf of a party?

A

The party in person.
B

A recognized agent of the party.
C

Any legal practitioner authorized by the party.
D

An un-authorized friend or neighbor having no power of attorney.

5

Under the first proviso to Section 39 of the MPLRC, 1959, the Revenue Officer has the discretion to direct personal appearance of a party, subject explicitly to which of the following statutory provisions?

A

Sections 100 and 101 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
B

Sections 132 and 133 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
C

Sections 5 and 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.
D

Sections 123 and 124 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

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