Digital evidence must be tagged with metadata that does NOT include:
Correct answer is: C. Offender's name
Metadata excludes offender’s name.
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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For an offence of misuse of authority by an employee, a Hearing Officer can impose a maximum fine of:
Correct answer is: B. Rs. 75,000
HO fine limit = Rs. 75,000.
For an immoveable encroachment, the Hearing Officer can issue a Removal Order giving the illegal occupier how many days to vacate?
Correct answer is: B. 15 days
Vacating time for immovable is 15 days.
The highest bidder in an auction must deposit the remaining bid amount within how many working days?
Correct answer is: C. 3 working days
Balance must be paid in 3 days.
The timeline for the Hearing Officer to forward a requisition from an Enforcement Station to the Board is:
Correct answer is: B. Within 3 days of receipt
Requisition forwarding = 3 days.
A representation must be filed by an aggrieved person within how many days from the cause of action?
Correct answer is: B. 30 days
Representation filing limit = 30 days.
The sale value for auctioning confiscated goods is fixed at less than what percentage of the market value?
Correct answer is: B. 10%
Reserve price is less than 10%.
The enforcement cost report is prepared by the EO and verified by the:
Correct answer is: B. Sub-Divisional Enforcement Officer (SDEO)
Verification is by SDEO.
The Hearing Officer must decide a representation within how many days of its filing?
Correct answer is: B. 60 days
Decision must be given in 60 days.
The rent and cost of enforcement determined by the HO must be paid by the offender within:
Correct answer is: B. 15 days
Payment deadline = 15 days.