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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.

In the interim relief example, the EPO was suspended because:

A. The EO was wrong

B. Goods may spoil causing huge loss

C. The shopkeeper was powerful

D. The nuisance was minor

Correct answer is: B. Goods may spoil causing huge loss

Suspension was to prevent spoilage and loss.

Separate case files are maintained for:

A. Board meetings

B. Recorded evidence

C. Daily reports

D. Notices

Correct answer is: B. Recorded evidence

Case files store recorded evidence separately.

The rules are made official through a notification in the:

A. National newspaper

B. Official Gazette

C. Board's bulletin

D. Departmental circular

Correct answer is: B. Official Gazette

Publication in Official Gazette makes rules official.

An Absolute Order becomes necessary when an:

A. EPO is converted to a final order

B. EO needs more power

C. Offender apologizes

D. Complainant withdraws the case

Correct answer is: A. EPO is converted to a final order

An EPO may be finalized into an Absolute Order.

Proceeding ex-parte is a power of the:

A. Enforcement Officer

B. SDEO

C. Hearing Officer

D. Board

Correct answer is: C. Hearing Officer

The HO can proceed ex-parte in absence of one party.

Digital evidence can include:

A. Only video

B. Only audio

C. Emails and social media

D. Only official documents

Correct answer is: C. Emails and social media

Digital evidence includes emails & social media.

The penalty in an Absolute Order is for:

A. Filing a false complaint

B. Non-compliance with the order

C. Wasting the court's time

D. Perjury

Correct answer is: B. Non-compliance with the order

Penalty applies when an offender fails to comply with the order.

Dismissal for default under Rule 11 applies to the non-appearance of the:

A. Complainant

B. Hearing Officer

C. Secretary

D. Government lawyer

Correct answer is: A. Complainant

If the complainant defaults, the case may be dismissed.

In a Board meeting, a committee member required to attend has:

A. No voting right

B. A full voting right

C. A casting vote

D. A veto power

Correct answer is: A. No voting right

Required attendees have no voting rights.

A requisition under Section 20 of the Act is analyzed by the:

A. SDEO

B. Hearing Officer

C. Board

D. Enforcement Officer

Correct answer is: B. Hearing Officer

Hearing Officer