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PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025

PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 – Description

The Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (Operations & Procedures) Rules 2025 provide the detailed framework for implementing the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority Act. These rules define the powers, duties, and procedures of Enforcement Officers, Hearing Officers, the SDEO, and the Board.

They cover important aspects such as:

Issuance of notices and orders (EPOs, Absolute Orders, Show-cause notices).

Hearing procedures including ex-parte decisions, dismissal for default, and representation filing.

Interim relief and appeals to protect against irreparable loss.

Encroachment removal process (movable and immovable).

Board meetings, requisitions, and decision timelines for representations.

Enforcement mechanisms under Sections 36–40 of the Act.

These rules ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in handling public nuisance, encroachments, and regulatory enforcement across Punjab.

📘 In short, the PERA Rules 2025 act as the operational manual for smooth functioning of the Authority, safeguarding public rights while empowering officers with clear legal procedures.

For granting interim relief, the Hearing Officer must be satisfied that the matter is of:

A. National importance

B. Urgent nature

C. Low financial value

D. Criminal intent

Correct answer is: B. Urgent nature

Interim relief requires urgency.

Storage services for seized goods are to be procured under which rules?

A. Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967

B. Punjab Procurement Rules 2014

C. Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887

D. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

Correct answer is: B. Punjab Procurement Rules 2014

Procurement follows 2014 rules.

The release order for returning confiscated goods is issued by the:

A. Enforcement Officer

B. Sub-Divisional Enforcement Officer

C. Hearing Officer

D. Director General

Correct answer is: B. Sub-Divisional Enforcement Officer

SDEO issues release order.

The maximum fine an Enforcement Officer (EO) can impose for an offence by a private person under Section 44 is:

A. Rs. 50,000

B. Rs. 100,000

C. Rs. 200,000

D. Rs. 300,000

Correct answer is: A. Rs. 50,000

EO’s fine limit is Rs. 50,000.

The ‘buddy system’ is mandatory for:

A. All office work

B. All field operations

C. Only high-risk raids

D. Training sessions only

Correct answer is: B. All field operations

Buddy system applies to field ops.

The process for determining the market value of confiscated goods for auction involves getting quotes from:

A. The offender

B. One or more dealers

C. The original manufacturer

D. A government valuer

Correct answer is: B. One or more dealers

Market value based on dealer quotes.

The maximum fine a Sub-Divisional Enforcement Officer (SDEO) can impose for false whistle-blowing is:

A. Rs. 50,000

B. Rs. 75,000

C. Rs. 100,000

D. Rs. 200,000

Correct answer is: A. Rs. 50,000

SDEO fine limit is Rs. 50,000.

The monthly compliance report must be submitted by the SDEO to the:

A. Director General only

B. Authority and the Board

C. Hearing Officer only

D. Chief Secretary

Correct answer is: B. Authority and the Board

Reports go to Authority & Board.

The offender or liable person is:

A. Banned from the auction

B. Allowed to participate in the auction

C. Forced to bid on the items

D. Given a discount at the auction

Correct answer is: B. Allowed to participate in the auction

Offenders can join auction.

The maximum fine a Hearing Officer can impose for the unauthorized disclosure of a whistle-blower’s identity is:

A. Rs. 50,000

B. Rs. 75,000

C. Rs. 100,000

D. Rs. 200,000

Correct answer is: B. Rs. 75,000

HO can fine Rs. 75,000 in such cases.