Section ____ provides for appointment notification of revenue officers.
Correct answer is: A. Section 12
Section 12 requires notification of appointments.
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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“Unirrigated land” includes:
Correct answer is: C. Land fed by rain and torrents
Unirrigated land depends on rainfall/torrents.
Report of acquisition of rights is required to be made within:
Correct answer is: C. 3 months
Reports must be made within 3 months.
The term “rent” excludes:
Correct answer is: B. Cess and free personal service
Rent does not include cess or free service.
Which term refers to a separately assessed area or one with a separate record-of-rights?
Correct answer is: C. Estate
An estate is a separately assessed unit.
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 ____ allows the arrest of defaulters by warrant.
Correct answer is: B. Section 29
Section 29 empowers arrest of defaulters.
The ____ section empowers Revenue Officers to summon persons and documents.
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:
Correct answer is: A. Section 17
Section 17 authorizes allocation of functions.