SPSC 2004 Revenue Qualifying Departmental Exam (November 2004) — Sindh Local Government Ordinance 1979, Registration Act 1908 Paper

Revenue Qualifying Departmental Exam (November 2004) — Sindh Local Government Ordinance 1979, Registration Act 1908. Monday 29 November 2004, 10:00 am to 01:00 pm · Maximum marks 100 (with books). Attempt any 8 questions. Question No. 4 is compulsory and carries 16 marks. All other questions carry 12 marks each.

1. 1(a) 'A' has established a Tannery within the Residential area which is prohibited under Sindh Local Government Ordinance, 1979 and 'B' abets 'A' in the Commission of above offence. Whether 'A' and 'B' are liable for committing the offence under the Ordinance? If so, state briefly the offences laid down under the above ordinance. (b) A stamp vendor intentionally neglects to set forth in the instrument facts and circumstances affecting the chargeability with duty of the instrument he has prepared, and also the amount of duty with which it is chargeable. The executant also intentionally fails to convey full and true facts on the above points. Please state what action could be taken against the Stamp Vendor and the Executant, and how? Is there any outlet open for the offenders to avoid action? Quote provisions of law.

2. 2State and explain in detail the procedure for removal of encroachments by Local Council, with particular reference about the Role of Revenue Officer in such matter.

3. 3(a) State whether Sub-Registrar is competent to refuse registration of a document? If yes, on what grounds? What procedure shall be followed by the Sub-Registrar if the document is presented before him after 6 months for registration. (b) What will be the legal effect if a document to be registered compulsorily is not registered?

4. 4An Instrument of sale of immovable property worth 2 lacs of rupees was presented by Kamdar/Munshi of 'A', who is Vendor of the property, before a Sub Registrar for registration. The Sub Registrar accepted the document from the Kamdar. 'A' becomes aware of the invalidity of the document presented before the Sub Registrar by his Kamdar. What course is open to 'A' to get the document legally registered? Is there any period of limitation provided for that? (Compulsory, 16 marks)

5. 5Describe the circumstances under which the court of wards can assume the Superintendence of property of a Land holder. Are there any special conditions under which court of wards is debarred from assuming Superintendence? If yes, what are they?

6. 6Describe the key objects for the enactment/promulgation of Sindh Gothabad (Housing Scheme) Act, 1987 with its Salient Features.

7. 7Describe role of Collector under Sindh Gothabad (Housing Scheme) Act, 1987. Whether any exemption is allowed under the relevant law with regard to acquisition of private land for the purpose of Gothabad Housing Scheme? If yes, state.

8. 8(i) Can any application, appeal or Revision be admitted by the concerned Court/Authority after expiry of period of limitation prescribed therefor? If yes, under what provision of law? (ii) State circumstances/Acts in which application of law of limitation is wholly excluded. (iii) State law and the conditions governing condonation of delay under Limitation Act, 1908.

9. 9Write short note on any four of the following: (i) Easement (ii) Chief Revenue Authority (iii) Main components of Local fund (iv) Supersession of local council (v) Council (vi) Composition of councils

10. 10Explain in your own words the Purport/Implication of Section-29 of Limitation Act. (No marks will be given if the wording of Section 29 is reproduced in the answer.)