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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.

The legal right claimed in a representation can be over a:

A. Vehicle

B. Abstract idea

C. Future inheritance

D. Political position

Correct answer is: A. Vehicle

Representations may claim rights over tangible property like vehicles.

A requisition from an Enforcement Station under Section 20 of the Act must be forwarded by the HO to the Board within:

A. 24 hours

B. 3 days of receipt

C. 7 days of receipt

D. 15 days of receipt

Correct answer is: B. 3 days of receipt

HO must forward requisition within 3 days.

The key distinction between Rule 10 (ex-parte) and Rule 11 (dismissal for default) is:

A. The type of case

B. The possibility of rejoining the proceedings

C. The amount of fine imposed

D. Who is present in the hearing

Correct answer is: B. The possibility of rejoining the proceedings

Rule 10 allows rejoining; Rule 11 dismissal ends the case.

The time limit for the HO to decide a representation (60 days) starts from the:

A. Date of the cause of action

B. Date the EO took action

C. Date of filing the representation

D. Date of the first hearing

Correct answer is: C. Date of filing the representation

Decision period begins on the date of filing.

Regarding sealed premises, the Hearing Officer cannot order:

A. To seal premises till case decision

B. Revert possession to the lawful custodian

C. To sell the property at auction

D. To de-seal premises if legal right is proven

Correct answer is: C. To sell the property at auction

HO cannot auction properties.

Interim relief is best described as:

A. Final justice

B. Temporary suspension

C. Monetary compensation

D. A formal apology

Correct answer is: B. Temporary suspension

Interim relief provides temporary suspension until final decision.

The power to call records from other departments allows the HO to check the veracity of the claim of the:

A. Complainant

B. Occupier/Aggrieved person

C. Enforcement Officer

D. Secretary

Correct answer is: B. Occupier/Aggrieved person

Records are checked to verify occupier/aggrieved claims.

The PERA Rules 2025 were made by the:

A. Chief Minister Punjab

B. Governor Punjab

C. Punjab Assembly

D. Chief Justice of Lahore High Court

Correct answer is: B. Governor Punjab

Rules were made by Governor Punjab.

In the interim relief example, the EPO was suspended because:

A. The EO was wrong

B. Goods may spoil causing huge loss

C. The shopkeeper was powerful

D. The nuisance was minor

Correct answer is: B. Goods may spoil causing huge loss

Suspension was to prevent spoilage and loss.

Separate case files are maintained for:

A. Board meetings

B. Recorded evidence

C. Daily reports

D. Notices

Correct answer is: B. Recorded evidence

Case files store recorded evidence separately.