The example in Rule 4 illustrates that a Hearing Officer from Karachi cannot hear a matter from Lahore due to: A. Lack of expertise B. Territorial jurisdiction C. Language barriers D. Different laws Correct answer is: B. Territorial jurisdiction 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
In a Board meeting, a committee member required to attend has: A. No voting right B. A full voting right C. A casting vote D. A veto power Correct answer is: A. No voting right 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
Digital evidence can include: A. Only video B. Only audio C. Emails and social media D. Only official documents Correct answer is: C. Emails and social media 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
The rules are made official through a notification in the: A. National newspaper B. Official Gazette C. Board's bulletin D. Departmental circular Correct answer is: B. Official Gazette 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
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 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
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 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
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
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 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
All notices and orders are issued and delivered as per: A. The Rules of Civil Procedure B. Section 40 of the Act C. The discretion of the EO D. The Board's directives Correct answer is: B. Section 40 of the Act 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
A. The Rules of Civil Procedure B. Section 40 of the Act C. The discretion of the EO D. The Board's directives
If a nuisance is not removed as per the Absolute Order, the HO directs the SDEO, who then directs the EO to enforce under: A. Section 38(2) B. Section 36(5) C. Section 39 D. Section 20 Correct answer is: B. Section 36(5) 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
When converting an EPO to an Absolute Order, the order must include all of the following EXCEPT: A. Details of the nuisance B. The name of the Investigating Officer C. Direction to remove the nuisance D. Penalty for non-compliance Correct answer is: B. The name of the Investigating Officer 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Details of the nuisance B. The name of the Investigating Officer C. Direction to remove the nuisance D. Penalty for non-compliance
The Hearing Officer must decide a complaint or representation by a: A. Verbal order B. Written order with reasons C. Summary note D. Recommendation to the Board Correct answer is: B. Written order with reasons 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
An order for interim relief must be immediately sent to the: A. Board B. SDEO C. Complainant D. Advocate General Correct answer is: B. SDEO 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
Which is a condition for granting interim relief? A. The matter is simple B. A prima facie case exists C. The offender apologizes D. The SDEO recommends it Correct answer is: B. A prima facie case exists 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
A. The matter is simple B. A prima facie case exists C. The offender apologizes D. The SDEO recommends it
As interim relief, the Hearing Officer can: A. Grant final relief B. Suspend an EPO C. Restore the status quo ante D. Award monetary compensation Correct answer is: C. Restore the status quo ante 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Grant final relief B. Suspend an EPO C. Restore the status quo ante D. Award monetary compensation
Interim relief can be granted by the Hearing Officer upon an application accompanied by: A. Only a representation B. A representation and an affidavit C. A legal opinion D. A bank guarantee Correct answer is: B. A representation and an affidavit 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
If a complainant fails to appear, the Hearing Officer may dismiss the matter for default. This rule does NOT apply if the complainant is: A. A private citizen B. A whistle-blower C. An Officer/Employee on behalf of the Authority D. A representative Correct answer is: C. An Officer/Employee on behalf of the Authority 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
A. A private citizen B. A whistle-blower C. An Officer/Employee on behalf of the Authority D. A representative
If a party later shows good cause for absence in an ex-parte proceeding, the Hearing Officer may: A. Fine them heavily B. Allow them to rejoin the proceedings C. Dismiss their case D. Refer them to the Board Correct answer is: B. Allow them to rejoin the proceedings 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Fine them heavily B. Allow them to rejoin the proceedings C. Dismiss their case D. Refer them to the Board
If a party fails to appear after service of notice, the Hearing Officer may: A. Dismiss the matter for default B. Proceed ex-parte C. Issue a warrant for arrest D. Close the case permanently Correct answer is: B. Proceed ex-parte 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Dismiss the matter for default B. Proceed ex-parte C. Issue a warrant for arrest D. Close the case permanently
Evidence during a hearing must be recorded on: A. Video B. Oath or affirmation C. Plain paper D. A standard form Correct answer is: B. Oath or affirmation 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
During hearings, the Hearing Officer can call records from departments under: A. The Constitution of Pakistan B. The Scheduled laws C. The Penal Code D. Any international treaty Correct answer is: B. The Scheduled laws 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
The Hearing Officer must take up a representation for hearing within how many working days of receipt? A. 1 working day B. 3 working days C. 7 working days D. 10 working days Correct answer is: B. 3 working days 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
The Hearing Officer must decide a representation within how many days of its filing? A. 30 days B. 60 days C. 90 days D. 120 days Correct answer is: B. 60 days 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
A representation challenging an action taken by an EO on the direction of the Hearing Officer under Section 39 of the Act is: A. Highly encouraged B. Not admissible C. Granted interim relief automatically D. Sent directly to the Board Correct answer is: B. Not admissible 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
A. Highly encouraged B. Not admissible C. Granted interim relief automatically D. Sent directly to the Board
A representation is NOT admissible if: A. It is filed by an advocate B. A similar representation was already dismissed C. It challenges the power of an EO D. It includes an affidavit Correct answer is: B. A similar representation was already dismissed 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar
A. It is filed by an advocate B. A similar representation was already dismissed C. It challenges the power of an EO D. It includes an affidavit
A representation must be filed by an aggrieved person within how many days of the cause of action? A. 15 days B. 30 days C. 60 days D. 90 days Correct answer is: B. 30 days 📖 Read Detailed Explanation → PERA Operation & Procedure Rules 2025 Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs Leave a Comment | Umar