Orders may require maintaining: A. Verbal records B. Books, accounts, and records for inspection C. No records D. Only purchase receipts Correct answer is: B. Books, accounts, and records for inspection 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Verbal records B. Books, accounts, and records for inspection C. No records D. Only purchase receipts
Orders may require marking commodities with: A. Code number B. Sale prices C. Barcodes only D. Expiry dates only Correct answer is: B. Sale prices 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
Livestock and Dairy Development Department Secretary is: A. Not included B. Member of the Council C. Chairperson of Council D. Only advisor Correct answer is: B. Member of the Council 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
Chief Secretary is: A. Chairperson B. Member of the Council C. Secretary of the Council D. Not part of Council Correct answer is: B. Member of the Council 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
Number of Ministers in Price Control Council: A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 Correct answer is: B. 3 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
Actions under repealed Ordinance are: A. Invalid B. Deemed taken under this Act C. Repealed also D. To be re-issued Correct answer is: B. Deemed taken under this Act 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → MCQs The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 Leave a Comment | Umar
The Act repealed: A. Punjab Price Control Ordinance 2022 B. Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Ordinance 2023 (V of 2024) C. Punjab Price Regulation Act 2020 D.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