SVKM’s NarseeMonjee Institute of Management Studies

Name of School – Kirit P. Mehta School of Law

Program: B.A., LL.B (Hons.) 8101 & B. B.A., LL.B (Hons.) 8102 Semester: VII
Module: Land Law Module Code:
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Lecture Practical Tutorial Term End
Internal Continuous
(Hours (Hours (Hours Examinations (TEE)
Credit Assessment (ICA)
per per per week) (Marks-50
(Marks - 50)
week) week) in Question Paper)
4 0 0 4 Marks Scaled to 50 Marks Scaled to 50
Pre-requisite:The student should have comprehensive understanding of basic land & property
related laws.
Course Objectives
● Understanding and appreciating the various central and state laws concerning land and
housing and its related legal framework.
● Understanding various challenges which are needed to harmonize the central and state
laws on the common subject.
Course Learning Outcomes:
● To apply Land &property law provisions to conduct research in order to find solutions to
property sector related problems (PLO 2a)
● To reflect an understanding of Land & Property Laws and its substantial interconnections
with fields of development and growth in property (PLO 3a)
● To develop strategies, interconnect issues and provide suggestions for effective
implementation of Land laws with consumer centric studies. (PLO 3b)
Detailed Syllabus: (per session plan)
Unit Description: Duration
1. Introduction to “Land Law” 2 Hrs.
Topic Details: What are the various Theories of Property?
Reading Material : Theories of Property laws
https://www.srdlawnotes.com/2018/03/theories-of-property-property-law.html Reading
Material (Advance): A Theory of Property (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and
Law)
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
2. Introduction to “Land Law” (Central Act) 2 Hrs.
Topic Details: What are the various Constitutional Provisions - Forty fourth
Amendment?
Reading Material : Constitution of India
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
3. The Right of Fair Compensation & Transparency in Land Acquisition, 1 Hrs.
Rehabilitation & Resettlement Act, 2013(Central Act)
Topic Details: Definitions - Section 3
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
4. The Right of Fair Compensation & Transparency in Land Acquisition, 1 Hrs.
Rehabilitation & Resettlement Act, 2013(Central Act)
Topic Details: Social Impact Assessment - Section 4 to 9
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
5. The Right of Fair Compensation & Transparency in Land Acquisition, 1 Hrs.
Rehabilitation & Resettlement Act, 2013(Central Act)
Topic Details: Notification & Acquisition of Land - Section 11 to 30
Reading Material : Bare Act
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Pedagogy: Discussion Method
6. The Right of Fair Compensation & Transparency in Land Acquisition, 1 Hrs.
Rehabilitation & Resettlement Act, 2013(Central Act)
Topic Details: Rehabilitation & Resettlement Award - Section 31 to 42
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
7. The Right of Fair Compensation & Transparency in Land Acquisition, 1 Hrs.
Rehabilitation & Resettlement Act, 2013(Central Act)
Topic Details: Apportionment & Payment of Compensation - Section 75, 76
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
8. The Right of Fair Compensation & Transparency in Land Acquisition, 1 Hrs.
Rehabilitation & Resettlement Act, 2013(Central Act)
Topic Details: Temporary Occupation of Land - Section 81 to 83
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
9. The Right of Fair Compensation & Transparency in Land Acquisition, 2 Hrs.
Rehabilitation & Resettlement Act, 2013(Central Act)
Topic Details: Case Study:
1. Singur Tata Nano Case
2. Posco Case in Odisha
3. Pune Minucipal Corporation v. Harakchand Solanki
4. Delhi Development Authority v. Kulsham Jain
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
10. Maharashtra Land Revenue Code 1966(State Act) 2 Hrs.
Topic Details: Power of state government to exempt lands from provisions of
Sections 41, 42, 44, 45, 47
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
11. Maharashtra Land Revenue Code 1966(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details: Summary eviction of person unauthorized occupying land -
Section –59
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
12. Maharashtra Land Revenue Code 1966(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details: Government title to mines & minerals - Section 48
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
13. Maharashtra Land Revenue Code 1966(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details: Removal & Regularization of Encroachments - Section 50, 51
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
14. Maharashtra Land Revenue Code 1966(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details: Land Revenue & charge on land - Section – 72
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
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15. Maharashtra Land Revenue Code 1966(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details:Record of Rights - 7/12 extract
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
16. Maharashtra Land Revenue Code 1966(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details:NistarPatrak - Section 161
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
17. Maharashtra Land Revenue Code 1966(State Act) 2 Hrs.
Topic Details:Case Laws:
1. Ganesh Ginning & Pressing Co. Ltd. V. State of Maharashtra
2. Satish Sabharwal v. State of Maharashtra
3. Promoters and Builders Association of Pune v. State of Maharashtra
4. JamnadasMeghji v. State of Gujarat
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
18. The Maharashtra Housing & Area Development Act, 1976 (MHADA) 2 Hrs.
(State Act)
Topic Details:Mumbai Repairs & Reconstruction Board, its powers & duties -
Section 18, 75, 76
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
19. The Maharashtra Housing & Area Development Act, 1976 (MHADA) 2 Hrs.
(State Act)
Topic Details:Mumbai Repairs & Reconstruction Board, its powers & duties -
Section 77, 78, 79
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
20 The Maharashtra Housing & Area Development Act, 1976 (MHADA) 2 Hrs.
(State Act)
Topic Details:Structural Repairs & alternative accommodation under
MHADA - Section 88, 89, 90
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
21 Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act,1960(State Act) 2 Hrs.
Topic Details:1. The Concept of a Co-operative Society
2..Definitions
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
22 Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act,1960(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details:1. Conveyance of Land to Society
2. Reconstruction and Redevelopment of Society
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
23 Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act,1960(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details:1. Rights of Members in a Society
2. Property of Society
Reading Material : Bare Act
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Pedagogy: Discussion Method
24 Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act,1960(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details:1. Settlement of Disputes- Co-operative Courts 1
2. Terrace and Parking Space in a Co-operative Society
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
25 Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act,1960(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details:1. Dispute Resolution- Co-operative Courts
2. Bye-laws of the Society
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
26 Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act,1960(State Act) 2 Hrs.
Topic Details:Case Laws:
1. M.K. IndrajeetSinhji Cotton Pvt Ltd. Vs. Narmada
Cotton Co-op. Spg. Mills Ld. &Ors.
2. Smt. RamagauriKeshavlal Virani vs.
Om WalkeshwarTriveni C.H.S Ltd.,
Other.
3. R. J. Uttamchandani vs. La-Rose C.H.S. Ltd., & Other
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
27 Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999(State Act) 2 Hrs.
Topic Details: Provisions with regard to standard rent - Section 6, 10, 14
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
28 Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details: Relief Against Forfeiture - Section 15
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
29 Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details: Sub-Tenancies - Section - 25, 26
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
30 Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details:Conversion of residential into commercial premises - Section 30,
31, 31
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
31 Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details: Jurisdiction of courts & appeals - Section 33, 34
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
32 Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details:Case Laws:
RambhajiBalkrishna v. RadhabaiMahadeoraoKhode
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
33 Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970(State Act) 2 Hrs.
Topic Details:1. Definitions
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2. Ownership of Apartments
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
34 Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970(State Act) 2 Hrs.
Topic Details:The Concept of Condominium
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
35 Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details:Redevelopment of Condominium
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
36 Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970 (State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details:Case Laws:
NahalchandLaloochand Pvt. Ltd.Vs. PanchaliCHS Ltd.
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
37 Maharashtra Stamp Act and Indian Registration Act (State Act & Central 2 Hrs.
Act)
Topic Details:The concept of Stamp Duty Payable on Immovable Property
Transactions
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
38 Maharashtra Stamp Act and Indian Registration Act (State Act & Central 2 Hrs.
Act)
Topic Details:Registration of Documents
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
39 Maharashtra Stamp Act and Indian Registration Act (State Act & Central 1 Hrs.
Act)
Topic Details:Effect of non-payment of Stamp Duty or non- registration of
Documents
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
40 The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details:Definitions- Section 2
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
41 The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details:Registration of Real Estate Projects and Real Estate Agents-
Section 3
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
42 The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details:Obligations of the Developer- Section 11
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
43 The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details:Failure of Promoters to give possession - Section 18
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Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
44 The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016(State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details:Rights and duties of allottees - Section 19
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
45 The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (State Act) 1 Hrs.
Topic Details:Rights and duties of allottees - Section 19
Reading Material : Bare Act
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
Total 60 Hrs.

Text Books: Bare Acts

Reference Books:
1. Lectures on Land Laws, N Maheshwara Swamy, Asia Law House, 2020 edition
2. Land Laws by Hemant Goel, Allahabad Law Agency 2015
3. D. H. Choudhary - The Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966.
4. Gupte A. K. and Dighe S. D. - Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966.
5. Land Acquisition Laws in Maharashtra with Right to Fair Compensation &
Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation & Resettlement Act 2013 by Adv. U.
P.
Deopujari.
Any other information:

Details of Internal Continuous Assessment (ICA): 50 Marks

Research Paper: 20 Marks

Kamaljit Singh Sandhu

Signature Signature
(Prepared by Kamaljit Singh Sandhu (Approved by Dean)
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