1. What does the acronym “PERA” stand for?
a) Punjab Environmental and Regulatory Authority
b) Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act
c) Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority
d) Punjab Emergency Relief Authority
2. The PERA Act 2024 is officially cited in the legislation as:
a) Act V of 2024
b) Act X of 2024
c) Act XI of 2024
d) Act XII of 2024
3. Who is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority?
a) Governor of Punjab
c) Chief Secretary of Punjab
d) Senior Minister of Punjab
4. The headquarters of the Authority is to be located in:
a) Islamabad
b) Faisalabad
c) Gujranwala
d) Lahore
5. How many independent members are part of the Authority, as per Section 4(1)(d)?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
6. The Vice-Chairperson of the Authority is the:
a) Inspector General of Police
b) Chairman, Planning & Development Board
c) Chief Secretary of Punjab
d) Provincial Minister of Law
7. What is the term of office for members of the Authority who are not ex-officio members?
a) Two years
b) Three years
c) Four years
d) Five years
8. A member of the Authority can be removed from their office by the:
a) Chairperson
b) Chief Secretary
c) Governor
d) Chief Minister
9. Who appoints the Director General (DG) of the Authority?
a) The Chief Minister
b) The Chief Secretary
c) The Authority
d) The Provincial Assembly
10. According to the Act, officers and staff of PERA are deemed to be:
a) Private contractors
b) Government advisors
d) Judicial officers
11. What is the primary function of the Authority as outlined in Section 10?
a) To formulate provincial budget
b) To ensure enforcement of Scheduled Laws
c) To oversee local government elections
d) To manage provincial assets
12. The Authority has the power to make regulations for carrying out the purposes of the Act. This power is granted under:
a) Section 11
b) Section 14
c) Section 78
d) Section 77
13. Which of the following is NOT a Scheduled Law mentioned in the Act?
a) The Punjab Food Authority Act, 2011
b) The Punjab Drugs Act, 1976
c) The Land Revenue Act, 1967
d) The Punjab Pure Food Rules, 2011
14. If a provision of any other law is inconsistent with the PERA Act, which law shall prevail?
a) The other law
b) The PERA Act, 2024
c) The law with the later enactment date
d) The law specified by the Governor
15. What is the first step a PERA officer typically takes to initiate an inquiry into an offence?
a) Conduct a raid
b) Issue a notice to appear
c) Make an arrest
d) File an FIR in a police station
16. A notice issued under Section 25 must state the particulars of the offence with which the person is charged. The person is required to appear before the officer within:
a) 24 hours
b) Three days
c) Seven days
d) Thirty days
17. Can a PERA officer enter and search any premises without a warrant?
a) Yes, at any time
b) No, a warrant is always required
c) Yes, if they have reasonable grounds to believe a Scheduled Law offence is being committed
d) Only with the permission of the property owner
18. To enter a dwelling house, a PERA officer must have a warrant from a:
a) Director General
c) Sessions Judge
d) Chairperson of the Authority
19. If a person resists or obstructs a PERA officer in the execution of their duty, it is considered an offence under:
a) Section 24
b) Section 45
c) Section 50
d) Section 77
20. What is the term for an immediate order issued by an officer to stop an activity that poses a serious and imminent threat?
a) Absolute Order
b) Show Cause Notice
c) Emergency Prohibition Order (EPO)
d) Regulation
21. An Emergency Prohibition Order (EPO) issued by an officer not below the rank of Deputy Director must be placed before the Authority for approval within:
a) 24 hours
b) 48 hours
c) 72 hours
d) Seven days
22. If the Authority does not approve an EPO within the specified time, the order:
a) Becomes an Absolute Order
b) Is extended for another 48 hours
c) Ceases to have effect
d) Is referred to a court of law
23. What is an “Absolute Order” under the PERA Act?
a) An order that cannot be appealed
b) A permanent order to prohibit an activity or use of premises
c) An order issued by the Chief Minister directly
d) An order that overrides all other provincial laws
24. A person aggrieved by an order made by the Authority or an officer can appeal to the Authority within:
a) 15 days
b) 30 days
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
25. The penalty for obstructing a PERA officer includes imprisonment for a term which may extend to:
a) One month
b) Three months
c) Six months
d) One year
26. Failure by a person to produce any documents or things required by a PERA officer is an offence under:
a) Section 45
b) Section 46
c) Section 47
d) Section 51
27. Providing false information to a PERA officer knowing it to be false is punishable with imprisonment for up to:
a) Three months
b) Six months
c) One year
d) Two years
28. Where can an offence under the PERA Act be tried?
a) Only in a Sessions Court
b) Only in a Special Court established by the government
c) In any Court of Sessions
d) In a Court of Magistrate of the first class
29. If a person convicted of an offence under the Act fails to pay the fine, their property can be attached and sold under the:
a) Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
c) Land Revenue Act, 1967
d) Specific provisions of the PERA Act
30. Section 50 of the Act deals with offences by:
a) Government officials
b) Minors
c) Companies
d) Foreign nationals
31. In case of an offence by a company, who is deemed to be guilty if the offence is committed with the consent or connivance of a director?
a) The company only
b) The director only
c) The company and the director
d) The shareholders of the company
32. The Authority is a body corporate, having perpetual succession and a common seal. This means it can:
a) Sue and be sued in its own name
b) Amend the Constitution of Pakistan
c) Appoint judges
d) Overrule decisions of the High Court
33. The funds of the Authority consist of grants from the:
a) Federal Government
b) Provincial Government
c) World Bank
d) Private donations
34. The accounts of the Authority shall be audited by the:
a) Comptroller and Auditor General of Pakistan
b) Auditor General of Punjab
c) A private chartered accountant firm
d) The Finance Department of Punjab
35. Section 54 of the Act provides for:
a) Indemnity of the Authority and its officers
b) Establishment of a special tribunal
c) Power to amend the Schedule
d) Annual report requirements
36. Who is responsible for publishing the annual report of the Authority?
a) The Chief Minister
b) The Director General
c) The Authority
d) The Provincial Assembly
37. The Chairperson may, by order in writing, delegate any of his powers to the:
a) Vice-Chairperson
b) Any member of the Authority
c) Director General
d) Vice-Chairperson or any member
38. The Act provides for the establishment of a PERA Fund. This fund will be used for:
a) Salaries of provincial ministers
b) Development projects in Lahore only
c) Meeting expenses of the Authority
d) Paying subsidies to businesses
39. What is the quorum required for a meeting of the Authority?
a) One-third of the total members
b) One-half of the total members
c) The Chairperson and any two other members
d) Five members
40. Any person who knowingly fails to comply with an Emergency Prohibition Order (EPO) commits an offence punishable with:
a) A fine only
b) Imprisonment only
c) Both fine and imprisonment
d) A warning from the Authority
41. The Authority may constitute committees to perform its functions. The chairperson of these committees shall be:
a) The Director General
b) The Chairperson of the Authority
c) A member nominated by the Chairperson
d) The Vice-Chairperson
42. The term “Scheduled Laws” refers to laws:
a) Listed in the Schedule of the PERA Act
b) Passed by the Parliament
c) Related to financial matters
d) Enacted before 2000
43. An inquiry under this Act shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding for the purposes of Section 193 of the Pakistan Penal Code, which deals with:
a) Giving false evidence
b) Contempt of court
c) Causing hurt
d) Theft
44. The power to make rules to carry out the purposes of the Act lies with:
a) The Provincial Assembly
b) The Chief Minister
c) The Authority
d) The Governor
45. Any person who is required to give evidence or produce documents under this Act is legally bound to do so, as if they were bound under:
a) An oath in a court of law
b) A contract with the government
c) A police investigation
d) A civil lawsuit
46. If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of the Act, who may make orders to remove the difficulty?
a) The High Court
b) The Chief Minister
c) The Authority
d) The Provincial Government
47. The Act shall apply to the:
a) Entire province of Punjab
b) Only divisional headquarters
c) Only notified districts
d) Areas with a population over 1 million
48. A person can be removed from the office of a member on the grounds of:
a) Resignation
b) Misconduct or incapacity
c) Bankruptcy
d) All of the above
49. Section 77 of the Act states that it shall have effect notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force. This is known as the:
b) Indemnity clause
c) Delegation clause
d) Quorum clause
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Answer Key
1. c) Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority
2. c) Act XI of 2024
3. b) Chief Minister of Punjab
4. d) Lahore
5. c) Four
6. c) Chief Secretary of Punjab
7. b) Three years
8. d) Chief Minister
9. c) The Authority
10. c) Public servants
11. b) To ensure enforcement of Scheduled Laws
12. c) Section 73
13. c) The Land Revenue Act, 1967 (This is a central law, and the act focuses on specific provincial laws like food, drugs, etc.)
14. b) The PERA Act, 2024
15. b) Issue a notice to appear
16. b) Three days
17. c) Yes, if they have reasonable grounds to believe & Scheduled Law offence is being committed
18. b) Magistrate of the first class
19. b) Section 45
20. c) Emergency Prohibition. Order (EPO)
21. b) 48 hours
22. c) Ceases to have effect
23. b) A permanent order to prohibit an activity or use of premises
24. b) 30 days
25. c) Six months
26. b) Section 46
27. c) One year
28. d) In a Court of Magistrate of the first class
29. b) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
30. c) Companies
31. c) The company and the director
32. a) Sue and be sued in its own name
33. b) Provincial Govemment
34. b) Auditor General of Punjab
35. a) Indemnity of the Authority and its officers
36. c) The Authority
37. d) Vice-Chairperson or any member
38. c) Meeting expenses of the Authority
39. c) The Chairperson and any two other members
40. c) Both fine and imprisonment
41. c) A member nominated by the Chairpersonn
42. a) Listed in the Schedule of the PERA Act
43. a) Giving false evidence
44. c) The Authority
45. a) An oath in a court of law
46. d) The Provincial Government
47. a) Entire province of Punjab
48. d) All of the above
49. a) Non-obstante clause
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