“Hearing Officer” is appointed by:
Correct answer is: A. Authority
The Authority has power to appoint Hearing Officers to conduct hearings under the Act.
“Independent Member” of Authority is appointed on recommendation of:
Correct answer is: B. Selection Panel
Independent members are chosen on the Selection Panel’s recommendation to ensure impartiality.
“Magistrate” under the Act includes:
Correct answer is: B. Magistrate empowered under Act & Sec 14-A of CrPC
The Act includes magistrates empowered under the Act and section 14-A of the CrPC.
“Offender” means:
Correct answer is: B. Any person suspected or believed to have committed violation under Act/Scheduled laws
“Offender” is defined broadly to include persons suspected or believed to have violated the Act or scheduled laws.
“Whistle-blower” means:
Correct answer is: B. Informer disclosing violation in public interest
Whistle-blower refers to someone who reports violations in the public interest.
The Authority is established by notification in:
Correct answer is: B. Official Gazette
The Authority is created by a Government notification published in the Official Gazette.
Headquarters of the Authority is located at:
Correct answer is: B. Lahore
The Act designates Lahore as the Authority’s headquarters.
The Authority has power to:
Correct answer is: B. Enter into contract, acquire/dispose property, sue & be sued
The Authority has corporate powers to contract, hold property and take legal action.
Chairperson of the Authority is:
Correct answer is: B. Chief Minister Punjab
The Chief Minister of Punjab is named as the Chairperson under the Act.
Vice Chairperson of the Authority is:
Correct answer is: C. Chief Secretary Punjab
The Chief Secretary Punjab is designated as Vice Chairperson.