The Act repealed: A. Punjab Price Control Ordinance 2022 B. Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Ordinance 2023 (V of 2024) C. Punjab Price Regulation Act 2020 D. Federal Price Control Act 2021 Correct answer is: B. Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Ordinance 2023 (V of 2024) 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Punjab Price Control Ordinance 2022 B. Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Ordinance 2023 (V of 2024) C. Punjab Price Regulation Act 2020 D. Federal Price Control Act 2021
Orders under the Act have overriding effect: A. Over all laws B. Over inconsistent provisions in any enactment other than the Act C. Over Constitution D. Over Federal laws only Correct answer is: B. Over inconsistent provisions in any enactment other than the Act 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Over all laws B. Over inconsistent provisions in any enactment other than the Act C. Over Constitution D. Over Federal laws only
Council may amend the Schedule by: A. Executive order B. Notification in official Gazette C. Legislative bill only D. Special committee decision only Correct answer is: B. Notification in official Gazette 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Executive order B. Notification in official Gazette C. Legislative bill only D. Special committee decision only
Council may frame regulations by: A. Court order B. Notification in official Gazette C. Ministerial speech D. Chief Secretary's letter Correct answer is: B. Notification in official Gazette 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
Government may make rules by: A. Press release B. Notification in official Gazette C. Circular letter D. Email notice Correct answer is: B. Notification in official Gazette 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
Protection applies to actions: A. In negligence B. In public view C. In good faith D. Approved by court Correct answer is: C. In good faith 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
Burden of proof lies on accused when: A. Govt claims so B. He must prove lawful authority, permit, or licence when prohibited from an act C. In every case D. In appeals Correct answer is: B. He must prove lawful authority, permit, or licence when prohibited from an act 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Govt claims so B. He must prove lawful authority, permit, or licence when prohibited from an act C. In every case D. In appeals
Special Magistrate may try offences: A. Only in sessions court B. Summary manner or under Chapter XX of the Code C. Only in civil court D. Through tribunal only Correct answer is: B. Summary manner or under Chapter XX of the Code 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Only in sessions court B. Summary manner or under Chapter XX of the Code C. Only in civil court D. Through tribunal only
False statement offence carries imprisonment up to: A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 3 years D. 5 years Correct answer is: C. 3 years 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
Corporate offences apply to: A. Only directors B. Every director, manager, secretary, member, or officer unless due diligence proved C. Only company secretary D. Only owner Correct answer is: B. Every director, manager, secretary, member, or officer unless due diligence proved 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Only directors B. Every director, manager, secretary, member, or officer unless due diligence proved C. Only company secretary D. Only owner
Personal consumer buying an essential commodity: A. May be charged with abetment B. Not deemed to have abetted contravention C. Always exempt from all provisions D. Needs a licence Correct answer is: B. Not deemed to have abetted contravention 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. May be charged with abetment B. Not deemed to have abetted contravention C. Always exempt from all provisions D. Needs a licence
Appeal against Provincial Controller General’s order must be filed within: A. 7 days B. 15 working days C. 10 working days D. 30 days Correct answer is: B. 15 working days 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
Appeal to Divisional Commissioner must be filed within: A. 7 working days B. 10 days C. 15 working days D. 30 days Correct answer is: A. 7 working days 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
Offences under the Act are: A. Cognizable and bailable B. Cognizable and non-bailable C. Non-cognizable and bailable D. Non-cognizable and non-bailable Correct answer is: B. Cognizable and non-bailable 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Cognizable and bailable B. Cognizable and non-bailable C. Non-cognizable and bailable D. Non-cognizable and non-bailable
Maximum sealing period for premises in repeat offence: A. 15 days B. 3 days C. 7 days D. 1 month Correct answer is: C. 7 days 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
For repeat offence, minimum fine is: A. Rs. 25,000 B. Rs. 50,000 C. Rs. 45,000 D. Rs. 100,000 Correct answer is: C. Rs. 45,000 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
Fine for first offence may extend to: A. Rs. 50,000 B. Rs. 1,000,000 C. Rs. 500,000 D. Rs. 200,000 Correct answer is: C. Rs. 500,000 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
Penalty for first offence may extend to imprisonment: A. 1 year B. 3 years C. 6 months D. 5 years Correct answer is: B. 3 years 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
If accused is acquitted, deposited amount: A. Forfeited to Govt B. Released to accused C. Given to charity D. Retained for a year Correct answer is: B. Released to accused 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
Sale proceeds from seized commodities are kept in: A. National Bank only B. Profit-bearing account in any Scheduled Bank empowered to receive Government dues C. Private bank account D. Treasury only Correct answer is: B. Profit-bearing account in any Scheduled Bank empowered to receive Government dues 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. National Bank only B. Profit-bearing account in any Scheduled Bank empowered to receive Government dues C. Private bank account D. Treasury only
Section 8 allows seized commodities to be sold: A. At market auction B. On the spot at fixed prices C. To government warehouses only D. After court approval Correct answer is: B. On the spot at fixed prices 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. At market auction B. On the spot at fixed prices C. To government warehouses only D. After court approval
Display of price list must be at: A. Warehouse B. Back office C. Conspicuous place at sale point D. Government office Correct answer is: C. Conspicuous place at sale point 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
Section 7 prohibits selling above: A. Market price B. Retailer's price C. Maximum price fixed under the Act D. Wholesale rate Correct answer is: C. Maximum price fixed under the Act 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
Price fixation under section 6 may be for: A. All Pakistan B. Only Lahore Division C. Different localities or stages of transaction D. Export markets only Correct answer is: C. Different localities or stages of transaction 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. All Pakistan B. Only Lahore Division C. Different localities or stages of transaction D. Export markets only
The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure: A. Apply fully B. Apply partially C. Do not apply on search, seizure, and forfeiture under this Act D. Apply only to appeals Correct answer is: C. Do not apply on search, seizure, and forfeiture under this Act 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Apply fully B. Apply partially C. Do not apply on search, seizure, and forfeiture under this Act D. Apply only to appeals