Umar Draz, Author at DocMCQs

For a movable encroachment complaint, the EO can act on his own motion or based on a complaint from all EXCEPT:

A. A department reference

B. A whistle-blower

C. An anonymous tip

D. Direction of the Authority

Correct answer is: C. An anonymous tip

Anonymous tips are not valid complaints.

The initial action for an immovable encroachment involving pending civil litigation must be reported by the EO, including the:

A. Final court judgment

B. Status of the litigation

C. Name of the judge

D. Next hearing date

Correct answer is: B. Status of the litigation

EO must report litigation status.

In the immovable encroachment example, the Hearing Officer verified the builder’s claim by calling records from the:

A. Police department

B. Revenue department

C. Municipal committee

D. Environmental agency

Correct answer is: B. Revenue department

HO verified through revenue records.

The time to reply to a show-cause notice for movable encroachment is the same as the time given in a Removal Order for the same, which is:

A. 1 day

B. 3 days

C. 7 days

D. 15 days

Correct answer is: B. 3 days

Both movable encroachment notice and removal order allow 3 days for compliance.

The maximum time limit for the entire process from filing a representation to its decision is:

A. 30 days

B. 60 days

C. 90 days (30 to file + 60 to decide)

D. 120 days

Correct answer is: C. 90 days (30 to file + 60 to decide)

The Act provides 30 days to file and 60 days for decision, totaling 90 days.

During a hearing, the authorized officer has the right to:

A. Issue new orders

B. Cross-examine and rebut evidence

C. Adjourn the hearing

D. Overrule the Hearing Officer

Correct answer is: B. Cross-examine and rebut evidence

Authorized officers may cross-examine and rebut evidence during proceedings.

If a party defaults in attendance, the Hearing Officer can:

A. Issue an arrest warrant

B. Adjourn and impose costs

C. Decide immediately in favor of the present party

D. Transfer the case

Correct answer is: B. Adjourn and impose costs

Non-attendance allows adjournment with possible cost imposition.

The example in Rule 10 shows that a good cause for absence could be:

A. Being out of town

B. Medical proof of illness

C. Forgetting the date

D. Being busy with work

Correct answer is: B. Medical proof of illness

Illness supported by medical proof is considered a valid excuse.

The key distinction between Rule 10 (ex-parte) and Rule 11 (dismissal for default) is:

A. The type of case

B. The possibility of rejoining the proceedings

C. The amount of fine imposed

D. Who is present in the hearing

Correct answer is: B. The possibility of rejoining the proceedings

Rule 10 allows rejoining; Rule 11 dismissal ends the case.

Interim relief is best described as:

A. Final justice

B. Temporary suspension

C. Monetary compensation

D. A formal apology

Correct answer is: B. Temporary suspension

Interim relief provides temporary suspension until final decision.

Author name: Umar Draz