A Hearing Officer under PERA is from: A. Police B. Judiciary C. Pakistan Administrative Service or PMS D. Local Govt Correct answer is: C. Pakistan Administrative Service or PMS Hearing Officers are appointed from PAS or PMS.
What does EPO stand for? A. Emergency Protection Ordinance B. Emergency Prohibition Order C. Enforcement Police Order D. Essential Provisions Order Correct answer is: B. Emergency Prohibition Order EPO means Emergency Prohibition Order.
How is enforcement activated under PERA? A. Verbal order B. Notification in official Gazette C. Court directive D. Through local bodies Correct answer is: B. Notification in official Gazette Enforcement is activated via Gazette notification.
What is encroachment under PERA? A. Legal construction B. Interference including structures on State property C. Land ownership disputes D. Roadside stalls only Correct answer is: B. Interference including structures on State property Encroachment means unauthorized interference on State land.
What is meant by “State Property” under the Act? A. Private land B. Land under provincial control or owned by Govt C. Federal land only D. Agricultural land only Correct answer is: B. Land under provincial control or owned by Govt State Property includes land under Punjab Government control.
What does “Fund” mean in PERA? A. Federal grants B. Punjab Enforcement Authority Fund C. Provincial Consolidated Fund D. Local govt account Correct answer is: B. Punjab Enforcement Authority Fund The Act establishes a special PERA Fund.
What is the nature of PERA actions? A. Judicial B. Administrative and non-judicial C. Political D. Advisory only Correct answer is: B. Administrative and non-judicial PERA exercises administrative/non-judicial powers.
How does PERA streamline enforcement? A. By hiring more police B. By coordination among regulators C. By reducing fines D. By judicial reforms Correct answer is: B. By coordination among regulators PERA coordinates between multiple enforcement bodies.
Who is the head of PERA administration? A. Chief Secretary B. Law Minister C. Director General D. Deputy Commissioner Correct answer is: C. Director General The DG is the administrative head of PERA.
Appeal against penalties/confiscation lies with: A. High Court B. Grievance Commissioner C. Hearing Officer D. Deputy Commissioner Correct answer is: C. Hearing Officer Appeals are heard by the Hearing Officer.