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Paper LB-5037-ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : I 00

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J. "The history of international environn~ental dialogue is a history

of attempts to bridge contradictory ideological premises and

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divergent realities to further a common environmental agenda."

Elucidate the above in .the light of international environmental

dialogue from Stockholm to Rio Plus 20. 20

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2. "Precautionary duties must not only be triggered by the

suspicion of concrete danger but also by Gtistified) concern or

risk potential." Discuss the precautionary principle with the help

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3. Discuss the Rights of the citizens to clean environment

under the. Constitution of India. Discuss with the help of ·

cases, if any. 20

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4. Define: 20

. (a) Citizens suit provision under the law.

(b) Procedure relating to picking up of samples under Water

(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

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5. Describe the various functions and duties of the Central

Government under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986.

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6. Elucidate on the new principle evolved by the Supreme·

Court in the light of M.C. Mehta Vs UOI AIR 1987 SC 1086

and the existing principle of the English law which had

resulted in codification relating to handling of hazardous sub-

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7. Discuss the constitution and jurisdiction of the National Green

Tribunal under the National Green Tribunal Act, 20 I 0 to deal

with cases relating to environment 20

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8. Write short notes on the following : 20

(a) lntergenerational and lntragenerational equity

(b) Non-forest use of forest land

(c) Environmental Audit

(d) Public Trust Doctrine.

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