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Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs

Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs with Answers

The Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 was enacted in October 2024 to streamline enforcement of special laws across Punjab. The Act established the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA), chaired by the Chief Minister Punjab, with a Director General as the administrative head.

PERA aims to coordinate different regulators, tackle issues like price control, hoarding, encroachments, and public safety, and ensure swift administrative action through summary proceedings. Enforcement Stations are being set up at the sub-division level, with 154 stations planned across Punjab.

The Act introduces new concepts such as:

Absolute Orders under Emergency Prohibition Orders (EPOs)

Whistle-blower protections for individuals reporting violations in the public interest

Grievance Redressal Commissioner to handle public complaints

District Enforcement and Regulatory Boards comprising the Deputy Commissioner and DPO

 

 

Appeals against confiscation or penalties lie with the Hearing Officer (PAS/PMS), and PERA actions are largely administrative and non-judicial. While the Act is designed to enhance governance, it has also faced criticism for creating bureaucratic overlap with police functions.

This MCQs set covers all important aspects of PERA 2024, including definitions, key provisions, enforcement mechanisms, authorities, punishments, and criticisms, to help candidates preparing for PPSC, PMS, and other competitive exams.

📚 Table of Content

A “Department” includes:

A. Only provincial ministries
B. Attached departments and autonomous bodies
C. Only federal departments
D. Only private companies
Correct answer is: B. Attached departments and autonomous bodies
Department means provincial attached departments and autonomous bodies.

A “reference” is made by a:

A. Court
B. Department
C. Citizen
D. Whistle-blower
Correct answer is: B. Department
Departments submit references under the Act.

The term “offender” means a person against whom there is

A. A conviction
B. A reasonable belief or suspicion of a violation
C. A personal vendetta
D. An anonymous complaint
Correct answer is: B. A reasonable belief or suspicion of a violation
The Act treats a suspected violator as an offender even without conviction.

The Authority is established by:

A. A resolution of the Provincial Assembly
B. A notification in the official Gazette
C. An order of the Chief Minister
D. A decree of the Governor
Correct answer is: B. A notification in the official Gazette
The Act specifies establishment through official Gazette notification.

A “Sergeant” is appointed by:

A. The Police Department
B. The Authority
C. The Court
D. The Home Department
Correct answer is: B. The Authority
The Act authorizes the Authority to appoint Sergeants.

The term “person” includes a

A. Natural person only
B. Company and association
C. Government department only
D. Natural person, company, association, etc.
Correct answer is: D. Natural person, company, association, etc.
The definition is broad to cover individuals, companies, and bodies.

Quorum for a meeting of the Authority is:

A. One third members
B. One half members
C. Two third members
D. One fourth members
Correct answer is: B. One half members
Meetings require half of the members to be present for quorum.

The Authority can sanction payment of a reward for:

A. Any government employee
B. Exceptional effort towards accomplishing the Act's objectives
C. Winning a sports event
D. Political campaigning
Correct answer is: B. Exceptional effort towards accomplishing the Act's objectives
Rewards recognize outstanding performance under the Act.
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