Explanation

 "Tenet" in this context refers to legal or administrative continuation — often used in land, tenancy, or office-holding contexts to refer to predecessor-successor chains.

Explanation

Under PERA, the District Board is responsible for local-level implementation and oversight.

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) is designated as the Chairperson of the board,

Ensuring coordination between administrative and environmental enforcement authorities at the district level.

Explanation

This is a principle of natural justice, ensuring impartiality and preventing bias in decision-making.

Explanation

Under most whistleblower laws (including Hoarding and PERA Acts), rewards are granted only if the information leads to successful prosecution and conviction — not just the filing or investigation.

Explanation

 Section 503 of the PPC defines criminal intimidation as threatening another person with injury to their person, reputation, or property with the intent to cause alarm.

Explanation

Section 29 of the Colonization of Government Lands Act empowers the Board of Revenue to exercise powers under Section 25.

Explanation

Under the PERA Act:

- First appeal to the Commissioner must be filed within 30 days.

- Second appeal to the Court must be filed within 45 days after the Commissioner’s decision.

Total time allowed = 30 + 45 = 75 days,  

However, with grace periods or procedural time, it's commonly rounded to 90 days as per rules interpretation

Explanation

Section 77 of the Punjab Employment of Renters Act (PERA) ensures that its provisions override other conflicting laws, giving it legal supremacy where applicable.

Explanation

Rule 10 typically deals with ex parte orders or proceedings, which means the court can decide a matter in the absence of one party if they fail to appear despite proper notice.

Explanation

This Act was officially enforced on 11th August 2020 to control hoarding and ensure availability of essential commodities.