Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 MCQs Questions  Answers

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Name of the law is
The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020

Date of enforcement:
7/2020

Main objective:
To prevent hoarding and ensure availability of essential items

Definition of hoarding:
Storing goods beyond allowed limit to create scarcity

Who is a dealer?:
Anyone making, storing, selling, or distributing essential goods

Number of essential items listed:
Over 40

Punishment for hoarding:
Up to 3 years jail and 50% fine of hoarded goods’ value

Are offences bailable?:
No, they are non-bailable and cognizable

Authority to inspect/seize:
Deputy Commissioners and other notified officers

Can search be done without warrant?:
Yes, if reasonable grounds exist

Fate of seized goods:
Auctioned; proceeds held until case decision

If not guilty, is money returned?:
Yes, with any earned profit

If guilty, what happens?:
Proceeds forfeited to the government

Penalty for no stock records:
Up to 3 years jail or Rs. 1 million fine or both

Are companies liable?:
Yes, including responsible officers unless due diligence is proven

Are trials summary in nature?:
Yes

Time to complete summary trial:
30 days

Is appeal allowed?:
Yes, within 30 days

Is there a reward for informers?:
Yes, 10% of the value upon conviction

Are protections for informers provided?:
No specific protections mentioned

Examples of scheduled goods:
Wheat, sugar, flour, fuel, masks, medicines, cement

Are fuel and medicines included?:
Yes

PERA Act 2024 MCQS

Does law cover producers?:
Yes, including producers and wholesalers

Is hoarding allowed in emergencies?:
No, strictly prohibited

Does Act allow random inspections?:
Yes, with reasonable belief

Area of enforcement:
All over Punjab

Who updates essential goods list?:
Government of Punjab

Penalty for not reporting inventory:
Imprisonment or fine

Are auctions allowed before judgment?:
Yes, proceeds kept till court decision

Impact of the law:
Controls artificial shortages, stabilizes prices, ensures supply

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