MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024

Explanation: This is a rule of convenience where a fact is specially within the accused's knowledge (Section 16).

Explanation: Establishes the Appellate Committee as the final departmental authority.

Explanation: Section 17 grants immunity to officials acting honestly under the color of the law.

Explanation: Section 14 makes attempt or abetment punishable to the same extent as the full offense.

Explanation: Formal method for enacting secondary legislation (Section 18).

Explanation: This is the specific sub-section defining the key term.

Explanation: Formal method for enacting regulations (Section 19).

Explanation: Allows the list of "essential commodities" to be updated quickly (Section 20).

Explanation: Specifies the maximum term of imprisonment for a first-time offense (Section 10).

Explanation: Establishes the supremacy of this specific Act for price control matters (Section 21).

Explanation: Specifies the maximum monetary penalty (Section 10).

Explanation: The Act replaced the previous Ordinance (temporary law) with a permanent statute (Section 23).

Explanation: The Act prescribes a mandatory minimum fine for recidivism.

Explanation: Saves previous actions and orders from being invalidated by the repeal.

Explanation: A maximum limit is set on the closure of the business premises to prevent excessive punitive action.

Explanation: Refers to the composition of the Council under Section 3.

Explanation: Allows police to arrest without a warrant and reflects the seriousness of the offence (Section 11).

Explanation: The Chief Secretary is a key ex-officio member of the Council (Section 3).

Explanation: Sets a short timeline for appeals against the Controller of Prices and Supplies (DC).

Explanation: Included as a member due to the department's relevance to food/essential commodities.

Explanation: Appeals against the Provincial authority have a slightly longer timeline.

Explanation: To ensure compliance with fixed price limits and transparency.

Explanation: Protects the ordinary purchaser from being implicated in the seller's offence.

Explanation: To allow authorities to verify costs and profit margins.

Explanation: Extends liability to those in charge of the business, holding them accountable for due diligence.