The section of the Act that governs the delivery of notices and orders is:
Correct answer is: D. 40
Notice delivery is defined under Section 40.
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 section of the Act that allows the EO to act on a movable encroachment failure is:
Correct answer is: B. 38(2)
EO powers for movable encroachment failures are in Section 36(5).
The section of the Act that makes a representation inadmissible if action was taken on its direction is:
Correct answer is: C. 39
Section 39 bars representations after action taken.
The Board is the ultimate recipient of a requisition under:
Correct answer is: C. Section 20
Section 20 requisitions are sent to the Board.
The section of the Act that allows enforcement for non-compliance with an Absolute Order is:
Correct answer is: A. 36(5)
Non-compliance with Absolute Orders is enforced under Section 36(5).
The lawful custodian of reverted State property could be a:
Correct answer is: B. Government department or agency
Only state institutions can hold reverted property.
The PERA Rules 2025 are specifically named:
Correct answer is: B. Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (Operations and Procedures) Rules 2025
This is the official title of the 2025 rules.
The year in the name of the Rules is:
Correct answer is: C. 2025
Rules are formally named with the year 2025.
The Governor makes the rules by power granted in the Act of:
Correct answer is: B. 2024
Rulemaking authority flows from the 2024 Act.
The numeral in the rule for Board meeting frequency is:
Correct answer is: B. 2
Board must meet at least twice as per rules.
The numeral in the rule for the notice period before a meeting is:
Correct answer is: C. 3
Three days’ notice is required before meetings.
The numeral in the days given for a movable encroachment removal order is:
Correct answer is: C. 3
Movable encroachment removal order allows 3 days.
The numeral in the days given for an immovable encroachment removal order is:
Correct answer is: C. 15
15
The numeral in the days for filing a representation is:
Correct answer is: B. 30
Representations must be filed within 30 days.
The numeral in the days for deciding a representation is:
Correct answer is: B. 60
HO must decide within 60 days.
The numeral in the working days for the HO to take up a representation is:
Correct answer is: B. 3
Representation must be taken up within 3 working days.
The numeral in the days for the HO to forward a Section 20 requisition to the Board is:
Correct answer is: C. 3
3
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.