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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                                PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025

Proceedings held on holidays are:

A. Prohibited

B. Valid

C. Conditionally valid

D. Re-inquired

Correct answer is: B. Valid

Proceedings on holidays remain valid.

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

Section ____ gives the Revenue Officer power to prescribe costs in proceedings.

A. Section 33

B. Section 34

C. Section 35

D. Section 32

Correct answer is: B. Section 34

Section 34 allows Revenue Officers to prescribe costs.

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.

“Tenancy” means:

A. Government-leased land

B. Parcel held by a tenant under one lease

C. Periodical record

D. Share of holding

Correct answer is: B. Parcel held by a tenant under one lease

Tenancy refers to land held under one lease.

The power to appoint Assistant Commissioners and Collectors lies under:

A. Section 10

B. Section 12

C. Section 14

D. Section 7

Correct answer is: A. Section 10

Section 10 authorizes such appointments.

Which section deals with computerized records?

A. Section 41-A

B. Section 40-A

C. Section 42-B

D. Section 43-B

Correct answer is: A. Section 41-A

Section 41-A covers computerized records.

Computerized periodical records are covered in:

A. Section 41-B

B. Section 41-A

C. Section 40

D. Section 43

Correct answer is: A. Section 41-B

Section 41-B provides for computerized periodical records.