The Act was enacted on:
Correct answer is: A. 14th June 2024
This is the date the legislation received assent and was published.
The Act extends to:
Correct answer is: C. Whole of the Punjab
Section 1(2) states that the Act extends to the whole of the Punjab.
The Act comes into force:
Correct answer is: C. At once
Section 1(3) specifies that the Act shall come into force immediately.
“Controller of Prices and Supplies” means:
Correct answer is: C. Deputy Commissioner of the relevant district
Defined in Section 2(f) as the Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district.
“Council” means:
Correct answer is: B. Price Control Council under section 3
The body established under Section 3 to oversee price control matters.
“Importer” excludes a person importing:
Correct answer is: C. As part of personal baggage
The Act is focused on commercial import, thus excluding personal items.
“Provincial Controller General” is:
Correct answer is: C. Secretary, Industries, Commerce, Investment & Skills Development Dept.
The Secretary of the relevant department is designated as the primary authority under Section 5(1).
Chairperson of the Price Control Council is:
Correct answer is: B. Minister for Industries, Commerce, Investment & Skills Development
The Minister in charge of the relevant department heads the Council.
The Council’s function includes:
Correct answer is: B. Reviewing prices of essential commodities
This is the primary function of the Council, as per Section 3.
Under section 4, an order may regulate:
Correct answer is: B. Prices, production, movement, supply, and sale of essential commodities
Section 4 grants the power to regulate all aspects of essential commodity flow.