Section ____ deals with inquiries deemed as judicial proceedings.
Correct answer is: C. Section 27
Section 27 classifies inquiries as judicial.
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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Government rights in mines and minerals are discussed in:
Correct answer is: A. Section 49
Section 49 discusses mines and minerals.
Government may impose Village Officers’ cess under:
Correct answer is: B. Section 37
Section 36 allows cess imposition.
The collector must prepare records through:
Correct answer is: B. Patwari
The Patwari prepares revenue records.
A “Holding” refers to:
Correct answer is: B. Part of an estate held individually or jointly
Holding means part of an estate held individually/jointly.
The section dealing with mode of service of notice or order is:
Correct answer is: B. Section 25
Section 25 prescribes the mode of service.
Section ____ provides for appointment notification of revenue officers.
Correct answer is: A. Section 12
Section 12 requires notification of appointments.
“Unirrigated land” includes:
Correct answer is: C. Land fed by rain and torrents
Unirrigated land depends on rainfall/torrents.