The purpose of interim relief is to prevent:
Correct answer is: B. Irreparable loss
Interim relief protects against irreparable harm.
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 example in Rule 4 illustrates that a Hearing Officer from Karachi cannot hear a matter from Lahore due to:
Correct answer is: B. Territorial jurisdiction
HO’s jurisdiction is territorial.
If a valid allotment letter is produced for sealed premises, the Hearing Officer may order to:
Correct answer is: B. De-seal it
A valid allotment letter justifies de-sealing.
Interim relief cannot restore the status quo ante, meaning it cannot:
Correct answer is: B. Return things to how they were before
Interim relief only suspends; it cannot undo the past.
In the public nuisance example, the Enforcement Officer issued an EPO against the factory for:
Correct answer is: A. Burning plastic
Factory was polluting environment.
The term “ex-parte” literally means:
Correct answer is: B. By one side
Ex-parte refers to proceedings done by one side only.
The written order of the HO must be given to the offender/aggrieved and the:
Correct answer is: B. SDEO
Copies of orders are sent to the SDEO as well.
For a movable encroachment complaint, the EO can act on his own motion or based on a complaint from all EXCEPT:
Correct answer is: C. An anonymous tip
Anonymous tips are not valid complaints.
Metadata is a type of evidence classified as:
Correct answer is: C. Digital
Metadata falls under digital evidence.
The direction in an Absolute Order must specify the ______ to remove the nuisance.
Correct answer is: A. Time and manner
Orders must specify time and manner of compliance.
As interim relief, the Hearing Officer can:
Correct answer is: C. Restore the status quo ante
HO can restore status quo ante temporarily.
The initial action for an immovable encroachment involving pending civil litigation must be reported by the EO, including the:
Correct answer is: B. Status of the litigation
EO must report litigation status.
A special meeting of the Board can be called for matters involving:
Correct answer is: B. Urgency
Urgent matters require special meetings.
The enforcement power under Section 36(5) of the Act is triggered by:
Correct answer is: B. Non-compliance with an Absolute Order
Section 36(5) applies when Absolute Orders are ignored.
Which is a condition for granting interim relief?
Correct answer is: B. A prima facie case exists
Interim relief requires prima facie case.
In the immovable encroachment example, the Hearing Officer verified the builder’s claim by calling records from the:
Correct answer is: B. Revenue department
HO verified through revenue records.
The agenda for a Board meeting is included in the:
Correct answer is: B. Notice issued by the Secretary
The Secretary includes agenda in the meeting notice.
Notices are delivered as per:
Correct answer is: B. Section 40 of the Act
Notice delivery is governed by Section 40.
The Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (Operations and Procedures) Rules 2025 came into force:
Correct answer is: C. At once
The rules became enforceable immediately upon notification.
The time given to vacate in a Removal Order for immovable encroachment is:
Correct answer is: C. 15 days
According to the definitions in Rule 2, which of the following is NOT considered evidence?
Correct answer is: C. A verbal promise
Verbal promises are not admissible as evidence under Rule 2.
If an immovable encroachment is not removed after the order expires, the HO directs the removal in writing to the:
Correct answer is: B. SDEO
The EO is instructed to enforce removal.
How frequently must the Board meet as per Rule 3?
Correct answer is: B. Once every 3 months
The Board is required to meet at least once every 3 months.
The key difference between movable and immovable encroachment procedures is that for immovable encroachments:
Correct answer is: B. The Hearing Officer decides and issues the Removal Order
For immovable encroachments, only the HO can issue final orders.
Who can call a special meeting of the Board?
Correct answer is: C. The Chairperson
Only the Chairperson has the authority to call a special meeting.