MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024
The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 is a legislative framework enacted by the Punjab Assembly on 14 June 2024, aimed at regulating the price, supply, and trade of essential commodities within the province of Punjab.
A. Govt claims so
B. He must prove lawful authority, permit, or licence when prohibited from an act
C. In every case
D. In appeals
Correct answer is: B. He must prove lawful authority, permit, or licence when prohibited from an act
This is a rule of convenience where a fact is specially within the accused's knowledge (Section 16).
A. Reviewable by High Court
B. Final
C. Advisory only
D. Forwarded to Governor
Correct answer is: B. Final
Establishes the Appellate Committee as the final departmental authority.
A. In negligence
B. In public view
C. In good faith
D. Approved by court
Correct answer is: C. In good faith
Section 17 grants immunity to officials acting honestly under the color of the law.
A. Lesser than main offence
B. Same as main offence
C. Only fine
D. Only warning
Correct answer is: B. Same as main offence
Section 14 makes attempt or abetment punishable to the same extent as the full offense.
A. Press release
B. Notification in official Gazette
C. Circular letter
D. Email notice
Correct answer is: B. Notification in official Gazette
Formal method for enacting secondary legislation (Section 18).
A. Section 4
B. Section 2(g)
C. Schedule II
D. Preamble
Correct answer is: B. Section 2(g)
This is the specific sub-section defining the key term.
A. Court order
B. Notification in official Gazette
C. Ministerial speech
D. Chief Secretary's letter
Correct answer is: B. Notification in official Gazette
Formal method for enacting regulations (Section 19).
A. Executive order
B. Notification in official Gazette
C. Legislative bill only
D. Special committee decision only
Correct answer is: B. Notification in official Gazette
Allows the list of "essential commodities" to be updated quickly (Section 20).
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 6 months
D. 5 years
Correct answer is: B. 3 years
Specifies the maximum term of imprisonment for a first-time offense (Section 10).
A. Over all laws
B. Over inconsistent provisions in any enactment other than the Act
C. Over Constitution
D. Over Federal laws only
Correct answer is: B. Over inconsistent provisions in any enactment other than the Act
Establishes the supremacy of this specific Act for price control matters (Section 21).