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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.

Secretarial support to Selection Panel is provided by:

A. Home Secretary

B. Chief Secretary

C. Director General

D. Chairperson

Correct answer is: C. Director General

The Director General provides secretarial and administrative support.

Composition of the Authority is dealt with in which section?

A. Section 3

B. Section 4

C. Section 7

D. Section 8

Correct answer is: B. Section 4

The membership and composition are laid out in Section 4.

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.

An independent member must have proven competence in fields including:

A. Politics

B. Social work, law, administration, education, or corporate

C. Sports

D. Media

Correct answer is: B. Social work, law, administration, education, or corporate

Independent members should have expertise in relevant professional or public-service fields.

Which section establishes the Selection Panel?

A. Section 4

B. Section 5

C. Section 6

D. Section 9

Correct answer is: B. Section 5

Section 5 sets up the Selection Panel for independent members.

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 “penalty” means punishment awarded as provided under

A. Only the Act

B. The Act or Scheduled laws

C. Only the Pakistan Penal Code

D. International law

Correct answer is: B. The Act or Scheduled laws

Penalties may come under this Act or laws listed in the Schedule.