The rules are made official through a notification in the:
Correct answer is: B. Official Gazette
Publication in Official Gazette makes rules official.
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.
An Absolute Order becomes necessary when an:
Correct answer is: A. EPO is converted to a final order
An EPO may be finalized into an Absolute Order.
Proceeding ex-parte is a power of the:
Correct answer is: C. Hearing Officer
The HO can proceed ex-parte in absence of one party.
Digital evidence can include:
Correct answer is: C. Emails and social media
Digital evidence includes emails & social media.
The penalty in an Absolute Order is for:
Correct answer is: B. Non-compliance with the order
Penalty applies when an offender fails to comply with the order.
Dismissal for default under Rule 11 applies to the non-appearance of the:
Correct answer is: A. Complainant
If the complainant defaults, the case may be dismissed.
In a Board meeting, a committee member required to attend has:
Correct answer is: A. No voting right
Required attendees have no voting rights.
A requisition under Section 20 of the Act is analyzed by the:
Correct answer is: B. Hearing Officer
Hearing Officer
The purpose of interim relief is to prevent:
Correct answer is: B. Irreparable loss
Interim relief protects against irreparable harm.
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.