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.

Section ____ outlines language declaration for Revenue Offices.

A. Section 30
B. Section 28
C. Section 32
D. Section 26
Correct answer is: B. Section 28
Section 28 provides for language declaration.

Which term refers to a separately assessed area or one with a separate record-of-rights?

A. Assessment Block
B. Holding
C. Estate
D. Khasra
Correct answer is: C. Estate
An estate is a separately assessed unit.

Section ____ allows the arrest of defaulters by warrant.

A. Section 22
B. Section 29
C. Section 35
D. Section 33
Correct answer is: B. Section 29
Section 29 empowers arrest of defaulters.

The ____ section empowers Revenue Officers to summon persons and documents.

A. Section 27
B. Section 30
C. Section 22
D. Section 25
Correct answer is: C. Section 22
Section 22 of PLRA empowers Revenue Officers to summon persons and documents.

The Board of Revenue may determine functions of Revenue Officers under:

A. Section 17
B. Section 18
C. Section 16
D. Section 19
Correct answer is: A. Section 17
Section 17 authorizes allocation of functions.

Which section deals with appointment of Commissioners and Collectors?

A. Section 10
B. Section 9
C. Section 7
D. Section 8
Correct answer is: D. Section 8
Section 8

A proclamation is made under:

A. Section 23
B. Section 26
C. Section 31
D. Section 25
Correct answer is: B. Section 26
Section 26

A group of estates that admits a common set of rates is called a(n):

A. Estate
B. Holding
C. Assessment Circle
D. Revenue Block
Correct answer is: C. Assessment Circle
An Assessment Circle is a group of estates with common rates.

Section ____ covers the making of periodical records.

A. Section 41
B. Section 39
C. Section 42
D. Section 44
Correct answer is: A. Section 41
Section 41 provides for periodical records.

The Authority can establish the ________ of its employees

A. Salaries only
B. Jurisdictions and job descriptions
C. Political roles
D. Family details
Correct answer is: B. Jurisdictions and job descriptions
Employees’ roles and duties are formally defined.
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