LCI 248th Report Part 13

 

177. What is the purpose of the Continuance of Legal Proceedings Act, 1948?

a) To regulate railway taxation

b) To authorise the continuance of legal proceedings against the Dominion of India or Provinces post-1947

c) To administer properties of princely states

d) To prohibit child labour

Answer: b) To authorise the continuance of legal proceedings against the Dominion of India or Provinces post-1947

178. Which report recommended the repeal of the Continuance of Legal Proceedings Act, 1948?

a) Second Indian National Labour Commission Report

b) 96th Law Commission Report, 1984

c) PC Jain Commission Report

d) 211th Law Commission Report

Answer: b) 96th Law Commission Report, 1984

179. Why is the Continuance of Legal Proceedings Act, 1948 considered for repeal?

a) It conflicts with modern labour laws

b) The proceedings it refers to are likely disposed of, making it spent

c) It pertains to non-existent princely states

d) It restricts government accommodation

Answer: b) The proceedings it refers to are likely disposed of, making it spent

180. What precaution is advised before repealing the Continuance of Legal Proceedings Act, 1948?

a) Consultation with relevant states

b) Insertion of a savings clause for pending proceedings

c) Approval from the Law Commission

d) Consultation with tribal communities

Answer: b) Insertion of a savings clause for pending proceedings

181. Under which category does the Continuance of Legal Proceedings Act, 1948 fall?

a) Labour Laws

b) Taxes, Tolls and Cess Laws

c) Administration of Justice

d) Land Laws

Answer: c) Administration of Justice

182. What was the purpose of the Mangrol and Manavadar (Administration of Property) Act, 1949?

a) To regulate railway taxation

b) To vest certain properties of Mangrol and Manavadar in their respective Managers

c) To prohibit child labour

d) To provide accommodation for government officials

Answer: b) To vest certain properties of Mangrol and Manavadar in their respective Managers

183. Why is the Mangrol and Manavadar (Administration of Property) Act, 1949 obsolete?

a) It conflicts with modern labour laws

b) Princely states no longer exist, and the areas are now administered by Gujarat

c) It uses derogatory language

d) It restricts railway taxation

Answer: b) Princely states no longer exist, and the areas are now administered by Gujarat

184. Which commission recommended the repeal of the Mangrol and Manavadar (Administration of Property) Act, 1949?

a) Law Commission of India

b) PC Jain Commission

c) Mandal Commission

d) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes

Answer: b) PC Jain Commission

185. What precaution is advised before repealing the Mangrol and Manavadar (Administration of Property) Act, 1949?

a) Consultation with relevant state(s)

b) Insertion of a savings clause

c) Approval from the Law Commission

d) Consultation with tribal communities

Answer: a) Consultation with relevant state(s)

186. Under which category does the Mangrol and Manavadar (Administration of Property) Act, 1949 fall?

a) Labour Laws

b) Land Laws

c) Taxes, Tolls and Cess Laws

d) Administration of Justice

Answer: b) Land Laws

187. Which state currently administers Mangrol and Manavadar?

a) Uttar Pradesh

b) Gujarat

c) Maharashtra

d) Rajasthan

Answer: b) Gujarat

188. What is the primary purpose of the Delhi Hotels (Control of Accommodation) Act, 1949?

a) To regulate railway taxation

b) To reserve hotel accommodation for government officials in Delhi

c) To prohibit child labour

d) To vest properties in princely state Managers

Answer: b) To reserve hotel accommodation for government officials in Delhi

189. Who is granted power under the Delhi Hotels (Control of Accommodation) Act, 1949?

a) District Magistrate

b) Director of Estates

c) Board of Revenue

d) Governor-General-in-Council

Answer: b) Director of Estates

190. Why is the Delhi Hotels (Control of Accommodation) Act, 1949 considered obsolete?

a) It conflicts with modern labour laws

b) Accommodation shortages are addressed by ITDC hotels and State guest houses

c) It pertains to non-existent princely states

d) It uses derogatory language

Answer: b) Accommodation shortages are addressed by ITDC hotels and State guest houses

191. Which constitutional provision might the Delhi Hotels (Control of Accommodation) Act, 1949 violate?

a) Article 14

b) Article 19(1)(g)

c) Article 21

d) Article 25

Answer: b) Article 19(1)(g)

192. What is the current status of the Delhi Hotels (Control of Accommodation) Act, 1949?

a) It has been repealed

b) A repeal bill is pending in the Rajya Sabha

c) It has been amended in 2014

d) It is under review by the Law Commission

Answer: b) A repeal bill is pending in the Rajya Sabha

193. What alternative arrangements make the Delhi Hotels (Control of Accommodation) Act, 1949 unnecessary?

a) Railways Act, 1989

b) ITDC hotels and State guest houses

c) Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

d) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Answer: b) ITDC hotels and State guest houses

194. Under which category does the Delhi Hotels (Control of Accommodation) Act, 1949 fall?

a) Labour Laws

b) Taxes, Tolls and Cess Laws

c) Laws Relating to Administration of Union Territories and Delhi

d) Land Laws

Answer: c) Laws Relating to Administration of Union Territories and Delhi

195. What action is recommended for the Delhi Hotels (Control of Accommodation) Act, 1949?

a) Amend the Act to align with modern laws

b) Pass the pending Delhi Hotels (Control of Accommodation) Repeal Bill, 2014

c) Consult with relevant states

d) Incorporate its provisions into criminal law

Answer: b) Pass the pending Delhi Hotels (Control of Accommodation) Repeal Bill, 2014