Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act, 2024
(For PERA Prosecutor)
1. Q: What is an “Absolute Order” under Section 2(a)?
A: An order issued in furtherance of an EPO.
(Section 2(a))
2. Q: Who is defined as the “Authority” in the Act?
A: Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority.
(Section 2(c))
3. Q: Under which section is the “Authorized Officer” appointed?
A: Section 10.
(Section 2(d), 10)
4. Q: What does “EPO” stand for under this Act?
A: ) Emergency Prohibition Order
(Section 2(t))
5. Q: Who heads the Authority according to Section 4(1)(a)?
A: Chief Minister of Punjab.
(Section 4(1)(a))
6. Q: Who appoints the Director General of the Authority?
A: The Chief Minister.
(Section 8(1))
7. Q: Who chairs the Selection Panel for appointing independent members?
A: A panel of 3 nominated by the Chief Minister (no specific chairperson).
(Section 5(1))
8. Q: Which of the following is not a disqualification under Section 6(2)?
A: Practicing as a lawyer.
(Section 6(2))
9. Q: What power does the Authority have under Section 3(2)?
A: To acquire and dispose of property.
(Section 3(2))
10. Q: What is the quorum for meetings of the Authority?
A: One-half of the total members.
(Section 7(3))
11. Q: Who provides secretarial support to the Selection Panel?
A: Director General
(Section 5(4))
12. Q: What is the term for independent members appointed by the Government?
A: 3 years.
(Section 4(5))
13. Q: What does “Public nuisance” include?
A: Any act causing injury, obstruction, or annoyance to the public.
(Section 2(kk))
14. Q: Which of the following does NOT qualify as “State property”?
A: Private farm owned by a citizen.
(Section 2(vv))
15. Q: What is the role of an “Enforcement Station”?
A: Declared premises for enforcement at the subdivision level.
(Section 2(s))
16. Q: Who is considered a “Whistle-blower”?
A: A person who discloses actual or suspected violations.
(Section 2(aaa))
17. Q: The “Fund” mentioned in the Act refers to which fund?
A: Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority Fund.
(Section 2(u))
18. Q: Under Section 10(2), which officers can the Authority appoint?
A: Hearing Officers and Authorized Officers.
(Section 10(2)(b) & (c))
19. Q: How are decisions taken at a meeting of the Authority?
A: By majority of present members.
(Section 7(5))
20. Q: Which section allows the Authority to delegate its powers?
A: Section 10(3).
(Section 10(3))
21. Q: Who has the authority to appoint employees for efficient performance of functions?
A: The Authority.
(Section 11(1))
22. Q: Until regulations are prescribed, who determines employees’ terms and conditions?
A: The Government.
(Section 11(1))
23. Q: The Authority may lend or borrow employees on deputation according to which policy?
A: Policy of the Government.
(Section 11(3))
24. Q: Who chairs the District Enforcement and Regulatory Board?
A: Deputy Commissioner.
(Section 12(1)(a))
25. Q: What is the quorum for a meeting of the District Board?
A: One half of the total members.
(Section 12(5))
26. Q: In case of a tie in voting during Board meetings, who has the casting vote?
A: Chairperson.
(Section 12(7))
27. Q: Who performs secretarial functions of the District Board?
A: Additional Deputy Commissioner (General).
(Section 12(1)(f) & 12(10))
28. Q: Can Board decisions be invalid due to vacancy or defect in its constitution?
A: No.
(Section 12(9))
29. Q: Who may be co-opted as a member of the District Board?
A: Expert from public or private sector.
(Section 12(1)(g))
30. Q: What is the purpose of committees constituted by the Board?
A: To carry out purposes of the Act.
(Section 13)
31. Q: One of the core functions of the Board is to:
A: Monitor performance of Enforcement Stations.
(Section 14(2)(b))
32. Q: The Chairperson of the Board may redress grievances against whom?
A: Transgressions by any employee in the district.
(Section 15(2)(f))
33. Q: The Hearing Officer is appointed from which services?
A: Pakistan Administrative Service or Provincial Management Service (BS-17 or above).
(Section 16(1))
34. Q: Within how many days must a representation be filed before the Hearing Officer?
A: Within 30 days.
(Section 16(2))
35. Q: Which of the following can be appealed before the Hearing Officer?
A: Confiscation of carts or vehicles.
(Section 16(2)(b))
36. Q: What can the Hearing Officer do if a representation is successful?
A: Refund the fine.
(Section 16(4)(d))
37. Q: What factor may the Hearing Officer consider while deciding a representation?
A: Gravity and duration of the offence.
(Section 16(5)(a))
38. Q: Is Qanun-e-Shahadat, 1984 applicable to hearings under this Act?
A: No, it is not applicable.
(Section 17(1))
39. Q: Who may attend the hearing but is not required unless asked?
A: Enforcement Officer.
(Section 17(3))
40. Q: What type of evidence may be submitted during hearing?
A: Written and oral.
(Section 17(4))
41. Q: Who can establish or declare any place as an Enforcement Station?
A: Government.
(Section 19(1))
42. Q: Which of the following cannot be declared as an Enforcement Station?
A: Police Station.
(Section 19(1))
43. Q: What is the minimum rank of a Sub Divisional Enforcement Officer?
A: BS-16.
(Section 19(3)(a))
44. Q: Which of the following is not part of Enforcement Station composition?
A: Legal Advisor.
(Section 19(3))
45. Q: What must Enforcement Station employees wear or display?
A: Uniform and identification badge.
(Section 19(5))
46. Q: Who may requisition support from the Board for enforcement?
A: Incharge of the Enforcement Station.
(Section 20(1))
47. Q: Who provides consent for support after requisition?
A: Chairperson of the Board.
(Section 20(2))
48. Q: Who is responsible for record keeping at the Enforcement Station?
A: Sub Divisional Enforcement Officer.
(Section 21)
49. Q: Who appoints the Sub Divisional Enforcement Officer?
A: The Authority.
(Section 22(1))
50. Q: The Sub Divisional Enforcement Officer acts as what for the Enforcement Station?
A: Drawing and Disbursing Officer.
(Section 22(4)(s))
Q51. Which power is specifically granted to Sub Divisional Enforcement Officer but not to others by default?
A51. Conducting performance appraisals, making arrests, and issuing summons.
(Section 22(4))
Q52. The Enforcement Officer has the power to seal a private property:
A52. Subject to warrant or Magistrate’s order.
(Section 23(4)(b))
Q53. Which device is the Enforcement Officer allowed to use during operations?
A53. Body camera
(Section 23(5))
Q54. The Enforcement Officer can issue an EPO under:
A54. The Act itself.
(Section 23(4)(xvi))
Q55. Who may confer additional police powers under the Act?
A55. Government.
(Section 24)
Q56. Whom must the Enforcement Officer promptly report arrest actions to?
A56. Hearing Officer through Sub Divisional Enforcement Officer.
(Section 25, Proviso)
Q57. Investigation Officers may arrest a person and also:
A57. Search persons on reasonable suspicion.
(Section 26(3)(g))
Q58. Sergeants are empowered to:
A58. Carry weapons as prescribed.
(Section 27(3)(b))
Q59. What does the Enforcement Squad include?
A59. All staff including Sergeants and Officers.
(Section 28)
Q60. Who exercises administrative powers over the Enforcement Squad?
A60. Director General.
(Section 29(2))
Q61. Under what condition can the Enforcement Officer arrest a person?
A61. If credible information or reasonable suspicion exists of an offence.
(Section 31(1)(c))
Q62. Who is required to maintain arrest records?
A62. Sub Divisional Enforcement Officer.
(Section 31(2))
Q63. What must an Enforcement Officer do immediately after making an arrest?
A63. Present the person at Enforcement Station and inform the Sub Divisional Enforcement Officer.
(Section 32(1))
Q64. Within how many hours must a person be presented before a Magistrate after arrest?
A64. 24 hours.
(Section 32(2))
Q65. What legal framework applies to arrests and searches under this Act?
A65. Code of Criminal Procedure (the Code).
(Section 33)
Q66. Who may lodge a complaint about a public nuisance?
A66. Any aggrieved person, Department, Whistle-blower, or employee.
(Section 34(1)-(2))
Q67. What is the first action the Enforcement Officer must take upon receiving a complaint of public nuisance?
A67. Inspect the site and take stances of concerned persons.
(Section 35(1))
Q68. What document is issued if the Enforcement Officer is convinced of a public nuisance?
A68. EPO (Enforcement and Prevention Order).
(Section 35(2))
Q69. Within how many days must an offender respond to an EPO?
A69. 15 days.
(Section 35(4))
Q70. What may the Enforcement Officer do if the offender ignores an EPO?
A70. Seal premises, arrest offender, and confiscate goods.
(Section 35(5))
Q71. Who is authorized to decide the fate of confiscated goods under a public nuisance case?
A71. Hearing Officer.
(Section 35(6))
Q72. If proceeds from sale of confiscated goods exceed enforcement cost, what happens to the surplus?
A72. Paid to the offender.
(Section 35(8))
Q73. Who can modify or cancel an EPO?
A73. Hearing Officer.
(Section 36(2))
Q74. What is the final version of an EPO after hearing?
A74. Absolute Order.
(Section 36(3))
Q75. Who enforces the Absolute Order?
A75. Enforcement Officer under Sub Divisional Enforcement Officer’s direction.
(Section 36(5))
Q76. Who is responsible for recovering cost of enforcement in default cases?
A76. Hearing Officer as arrears of land revenue.
(Section 36(7))
Q77. What is prohibited under Section 37?
A77. Encroachment on State property.
(Section 37)
Q78. Who may initiate action for removal of moveable encroachment?
A78. Enforcement Officer.
(Section 38(1))
Q79. What may be confiscated during removal of moveable encroachment?
A79. Article, cart, or vehicle.
(Section 38(2)(c))
Q80. Who decides the fate of confiscated carts and vehicles?
A80. Hearing Officer.
(Section 38(3))
Q81. What is acceptable proof of personal service if the offender refuses to receive the notice?
A81. Footage from the bodycam.
(Section 40(1)(a))
Q82. If the offender is not present at the premises, how should the notice be served?
A82. Through courier service at the last known address.
(Section 40(1)(b)(i))
Q83. If all service methods fail, what is one of the final modes of serving notice?
A83. Publication in a daily national Urdu newspaper.
(Section 40(1)(d))
Q84. Refusing to receive notice intentionally is considered:
A84. An offence.
(Section 44(a))
Q85. What is the maximum punishment for offences under Section 44?
A85. 6 months or Rs. 300,000.
(Section 44)
Q86. When is an officer of a company also liable for an offence?
A86. If offence is due to his negligence.
(Section 45(2))
Q87. Which section deals with personation of an officer under the Act?
A87. Section 46.
(Section 46)
Q88. Under Section 47, an officer who enters premises without lawful authority is guilty of:
A88. Misuse of authority
(Section 47(b))
Q89. Who can initiate an inquiry?
A89. Authority, Board, or Hearing Officer.
(Section 48(a))
Q90. Which section grants inquiry officers powers of a civil court?
A90. Section 48(c)(ii).
(Section 48(c)(ii))
Q91. All offences under the Act are:
A91. Cognizable and bailable.
(Section 49(1))
Q92. Which body has jurisdiction over orders made under the Act?
A92. Only the designated Court under the Act.
(Section 50)
Q93. What is the time limit to file an appeal to Commissioner?
A93. 30 days.
(Section 52(1))
Q94. Who shall be the lead regulator?
A94. The Authority.
(Section 54(1))
Q95. Which of the following will disqualify a whistle-blower disclosure?
A95. It is anonymous or with false identity.
(Section 58(3))
Q96. What is the maximum punishment for a false whistle-blower disclosure?
A96. 1 year or Rs. 100,000.
(Section 59(2))
Q97. What protection is given to whistle-blowers?
A97. Identity not disclosed without consent.
(Section 60(1))
Q98. Who is required to report the residence of any offender?
A98. Every person aware of it.
(Section 62(2)(a))
Q99. Who must assist the Authority in rural areas?
A99. Local headman and chaukidar.
(Section 63))
Q100. What happens if the cost of enforcement remains unpaid?
A100. Recovered as arrears of land revenue.
(Section 64(6))
101. Fund ka naam kya hai jo Section 69 ke tehat banaya gaya?
Answer: Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority Fund
102. Fund ka administration aur control kaun karega?
Answer: The Authority
103. Fund kaunse kaam ke liye valid nahi hai?
Answer: Legal representation for offenders
104. Fund se paisa nikalne ki authority kaun hai?
Answer: Chief Minister
105. Agar Authority ka revenue deficit ho to kya hoga?
Answer: Government will provide the necessary sum
106. Authority kis cheez ka record rakhegi?
Answer: Income, expenditure, assets, and liabilities
107. Annual budget kaun prepare karega?
Answer: Authorized Officer of the Authority
108. Authority ke accounts ka audit kaun karega?
Answer: Auditor General of Pakistan
109. Annual performance report kitne mahine me submit karni hai?
Answer: Three months
110. Annual report kahan layi jati hai?
Answer: Provincial Assembly of the Punjab
111. Authority kis function ko delegate nahi kar sakti?
Answer: Approval of annual budget
112. Act ke tehat kaam karne wale log kya maanay jayenge?
Answer: Public servants
113. Section 76 ke tehat indemnity kis liye hai?
Answer: Done in good faith under the Act
114. Act ke provisions kis par prevail karenge?
Answer: Over any other inconsistent law
115. Rules banane ka power kis ke paas hai?
Answer: The Government
116. Regulations frame karne ka power kis ke paas hai?
Answer: The Authority
117. Agar regulation public policy ke khilaf ho to Government kya kar sakti hai?
Answer: Direct the Authority to modify or omit it
118. Schedule amend karne ka power kis ke paas hai?
Answer: The Government
119. Guidelines issue karne se pehle kya zaruri hai?
Answer: Prior approval of the Government
120. Schedule me kaun sa law listed nahi hai?
Answer: Punjab Irrigation Act, 1997
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