The enforcement cost report includes the cost of storing seized items until they are:
Correct answer is: B. Auctioned
Report includes storage till auction.
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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The Hearing Officer must take up a representation for hearing within how many working days of receiving it?
Correct answer is: C. 3 days
HO must take it up within 3 working days.
The HO can extend the payment period for rent and cost by a maximum of how many additional days?
Correct answer is: B. 15 days
Extension = 15 days only.
The notice for a special meeting of the Board can have a reduced notice period at the discretion of the:
Correct answer is: C. Chairperson
Chairperson can shorten notice.
If a party fails to appear after notice, the Hearing Officer can:
Correct answer is: B. Proceed ex-parte
Ex-parte proceedings are allowed.
If auction proceeds are insufficient, unpaid rent and costs are recovered as:
Correct answer is: B. Arrears of land revenue
Recovery is as land revenue arrears.
A person who makes an unauthorized disclosure of a whistle-blower’s identity can be recommended for imprisonment, a fine, or:
Correct answer is: B. Both
Both fine + imprisonment possible.
Rule 12 states that the Hearing Officer shall NOT restore ______ as an interim relief.
Correct answer is: B. Status quo ante
Interim relief cannot restore earlier state.
The inventory of confiscated goods must include all of the following EXCEPT:
Correct answer is: C. The offender's personal financial details
Personal financial details are excluded.
The inventory of confiscated goods must be signed by the Enforcement Officer and the offender. If the offender refuses, it can be signed by:
Correct answer is: B. A person present at the site
Witness signature substitutes offender.