Fine for first offence may extend to:
Correct answer is: C. Rs. 500,000
Specifies the maximum monetary penalty (Section 10).
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.
The Act repealed:
Correct answer is: B. Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Ordinance 2023 (V of 2024)
The Act replaced the previous Ordinance (temporary law) with a permanent statute (Section 23).
For repeat offence, minimum fine is:
Correct answer is: C. Rs. 45,000
The Act prescribes a mandatory minimum fine for recidivism.
Actions under repealed Ordinance are:
Correct answer is: B. Deemed taken under this Act
Saves previous actions and orders from being invalidated by the repeal.
Maximum sealing period for premises in repeat offence:
Correct answer is: C. 7 days
A maximum limit is set on the closure of the business premises to prevent excessive punitive action.
Number of Ministers in Price Control Council:
Correct answer is: B. 3
Refers to the composition of the Council under Section 3.
Offences under the Act are:
Correct answer is: B. Cognizable and non-bailable
Allows police to arrest without a warrant and reflects the seriousness of the offence (Section 11).
Chief Secretary is:
Correct answer is: B. Member of the Council
The Chief Secretary is a key ex-officio member of the Council (Section 3).
Appeal to Divisional Commissioner must be filed within:
Correct answer is: A. 7 working days
Sets a short timeline for appeals against the Controller of Prices and Supplies (DC).
Livestock and Dairy Development Department Secretary is:
Correct answer is: B. Member of the Council
Included as a member due to the department's relevance to food/essential commodities.