All notices and orders are issued and delivered as per:
Correct answer is: B. Section 40 of the Act
Delivery governed by Section 40.
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.
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The example in Rule 10 shows that a good cause for absence could be:
Correct answer is: B. Medical proof of illness
Illness supported by medical proof is considered a valid excuse.
The legal right claimed in a representation can be over a:
Correct answer is: A. Vehicle
Representations may claim rights over tangible property like vehicles.
A requisition from an Enforcement Station under Section 20 of the Act must be forwarded by the HO to the Board within:
Correct answer is: B. 3 days of receipt
HO must forward requisition within 3 days.
The key distinction between Rule 10 (ex-parte) and Rule 11 (dismissal for default) is:
Correct answer is: B. The possibility of rejoining the proceedings
Rule 10 allows rejoining; Rule 11 dismissal ends the case.
The time limit for the HO to decide a representation (60 days) starts from the:
Correct answer is: C. Date of filing the representation
Decision period begins on the date of filing.
Regarding sealed premises, the Hearing Officer cannot order:
Correct answer is: C. To sell the property at auction
HO cannot auction properties.
Interim relief is best described as:
Correct answer is: B. Temporary suspension
Interim relief provides temporary suspension until final decision.
The power to call records from other departments allows the HO to check the veracity of the claim of the:
Correct answer is: B. Occupier/Aggrieved person
Records are checked to verify occupier/aggrieved claims.
The PERA Rules 2025 were made by the:
Correct answer is: B. Governor Punjab
Rules were made by Governor Punjab.