Umar Draz, Author at DocMCQs

During hearings, the Hearing Officer can call records from departments under:

A. The Constitution of Pakistan

B. The Scheduled laws

C. The Penal Code

D. Any international treaty

Correct answer is: B. The Scheduled laws

HO may call records under the Scheduled laws.

Evidence during a hearing must be recorded on:

A. Video

B. Oath or affirmation

C. Plain paper

D. A standard form

Correct answer is: B. Oath or affirmation

Evidence must be recorded under oath.

If a party fails to appear after service of notice, the Hearing Officer may:

A. Dismiss the matter for default

B. Proceed ex-parte

C. Issue a warrant for arrest

D. Close the case permanently

Correct answer is: B. Proceed ex-parte

HO may proceed ex-parte.

If a party later shows good cause for absence in an ex-parte proceeding, the Hearing Officer may:

A. Fine them heavily

B. Allow them to rejoin the proceedings

C. Dismiss their case

D. Refer them to the Board

Correct answer is: B. Allow them to rejoin the proceedings

HO may restore proceedings on good cause.

If a complainant fails to appear, the Hearing Officer may dismiss the matter for default. This rule does NOT apply if the complainant is:

A. A private citizen

B. A whistle-blower

C. An Officer/Employee on behalf of the Authority

D. A representative

Correct answer is: C. An Officer/Employee on behalf of the Authority

Authority officials’ cases cannot be dismissed for default.

Interim relief can be granted by the Hearing Officer upon an application accompanied by:

A. Only a representation

B. A representation and an affidavit

C. A legal opinion

D. A bank guarantee

Correct answer is: B. A representation and an affidavit

Affidavit is mandatory for interim relief.

Which section defines defaulter?

A. Section 4(5)

B. Section 4(7)

C. Section 4(9)

D. Section 14

Correct answer is: B. Section 4(7)

Section 4(7)

The fee of a legal practitioner is only allowed if:

A. The lawyer is certified

B. The Revenue Officer approves it

C. The party demands it

D. No condition applies

Correct answer is: B. The Revenue Officer approves it

Revenue Officer’s approval is mandatory.

Mutation fee is regulated under:

A. Section 45

B. Section 46

C. Section 39

D. Section 47

Correct answer is: B. Section 46

Section 46 regulates mutation fee.

Government rights in mines and minerals are discussed in:

A. Section 49

B. Section 50

C. Section 48

D. Section 44

Correct answer is: A. Section 49

Section 49 discusses mines and minerals.

Author name: Umar Draz