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One liners
1. The Act is titled "The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act
2024" (Act VII of 2024).
2. It was enacted on 14th June 2024 to regulate prices of essential commodities in
Punjab.
3. The Act aims to control artificial price hikes and prevent profiteering of essential
goods.

Section 1

4. It applies to the entire province of Punjab and came into force immediately upon
enactment.
5. The law provides an effective mechanism for price fixation of essential
commodities.
6. The Provincial Assembly of Punjab is the legislative body behind this Act.
7. The Act addresses ancillary matters related to price control enforcement.

Section 2

1. "Act" refers to The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act 2024.
2. "Code" means the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898).
3. "Controller of Prices and Supplies" is the Deputy Commissioner of the relevant
district.
4. "Council" means the Price Control Council established under Section 3.
5. "District Price Control Committee" is notified by the Controller in their
jurisdiction.
6. "Dealer" includes wholesale/retail sellers of essential commodities.
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7. "Essential commodity" refers to items listed in the Schedule of the Act.
8. "Government" means the Government of the Punjab.
9. "Importer" is a person bringing goods into Pakistan, excluding personal baggage.
10. "Order" means any directive issued under this Act.
11. "Prescribed" refers to rules/regulations under the Act.
12. "Producer" means a manufacturer of essential commodities.
13. "Province" denotes Punjab.
14. "Provincial Controller General" is defined under Section 5.
15. "Regulations" and "Rules" are framed under this Act.
16. "Schedule" is the list appended to the Act.
17. "Secretary" means the Secretary to the Punjab Government.

(Section 3: Establishment of Price Control Council)

1. Price Control Council is established under Section 3 of the Act.

2. Chairperson of the Council is the Minister for Industries, Commerce, Investment,
and Skills Development.
3. Members include:

o Minister for Agriculture

o Minister for Food
o Chief Secretary, Punjab
o Secretary, Home Department
o Secretary, Industries (also acts as Member/Secretary)
o Secretary, Agriculture
o Secretary, Livestock & Dairy Development
o Secretary, Food Department
o Any other member appointed by the Chairperson.
4. Functions of the Council:
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o Obtain market price data of essential commodities.
o Review fixed prices under the Act.
o Monitor enforcement actions for price control.
o Issue directions/orders to ensure implementation of the Act.

Key Definitions & Roles:

 Chairperson → Industries Minister

 Member-Secretary → Secretary, Industries Department
 Council’s Role → Price Monitoring, Review, and Enforcement

Exam Focus:

 Who heads the Council? → Industries Minister

 Who acts as Member-Secretary? → Secretary, Industries Dept.
 Main functions? → Price review, monitoring, enforcement orders

(Section 4: Powers to Make Orders)

1. The Council, Provincial Controller General, or authorized officers can

issue orders to regulate prices, production, supply, distribution, and sale of
essential commodities.
2. Objective: Ensure equitable distribution and fair pricing of essential goods.
3. Key Powers Under Orders:

o Fix buying/selling prices of essential commodities in any area. (Clause a)

o Regulate production, storage, and transportation of essential goods. (Clause b &
c)
o Prohibit hoarding (withholding sale) of essential commodities. (Clause d)
o Force stockists to sell at fixed prices to specified buyers. (Clause e)
o Set maximum stock limits for producers/dealers. (Clause f)
o Collect trade data (statistics) for better regulation. (Clause g)
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o Mandate record-keeping & inspections of business accounts. (Clause h)
o Require price labeling & display of price lists by traders. (Clause i)
o Authorize searches, seizures, and forfeitures of illegal stocks. (Clause j & k)
o Seal business premises violating the Act (after hearing & written reasons). (Clause
k)
4. Exemption: CrPC 1898 does not apply to searches/seizures under this Act. (Proviso,
Clause k)

Key Definitions & Powers:

 Who can issue orders? → Council, Provincial Controller General, or authorized

officers
 Main goal? → Fair prices & supply control
 Can force sales? → Yes (Clause e)
 Penalties? → Seizure, forfeiture, sealing of premises
 Is CrPC applicable? → No (special powers under this Act)

Exam Focus:

 What actions can the Council take against hoarding? → Force sale, seize stock,
seal premises
 Are traders required to display prices? → Yes (Clause i)
 Does CrPC apply to seizures? → No (Proviso, Clause k)

(Section 5: Provincial Controller General, Powers & Functions)

1. Provincial Controller General (PCG) = Secretary, Industries & Commerce

Department. *(Sub-section 1)*
2. PCG can delegate powers to any government officer for specific
areas/commodities. *(Sub-section 2)*
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3. Deputy Commissioner (DC) acts as Controller of Prices & Supplies in their
district. *(Sub-section 3)*
4. Key Powers of PCG/Authorized Officers/DC: *(Sub-section 4)*

o Demand monthly/periodic records from producers, dealers, importers. (Clause a)

o Enter & search trade premises to verify information. (Clause b)
o Compel submission of documents for price control orders. (Clause c)
o Fix prices of essential commodities (including different brands). (Clause d)
o Seek assistance from federal/provincial bodies for price fixation. (Clause e)
o Search, seize, forfeit stocks & seal premises for violations (after hearing &
written reasons). (Clause f)
5. CrPC 1898 does NOT apply to searches/seizures under this Act. (Proviso, Clause f)

Remaining sections

1. Fixation of Prices – The Provincial Controller General or authorized officer may

fix maximum prices of essential commodities, varying by locality, stage, or period.
2. Prices fixed under Section 6 can be reviewed or extended if circumstances demand,
with reasons recorded in writing.
3. Selling or Re-selling – No person shall sell an essential commodity above the fixed
maximum price and must display a price list conspicuously.
4. Disposal of Seized Commodities – Seized essential commodities may be sold on the
spot at fixed prices.
5. Sale proceeds from seized goods are deposited in a profit-bearing bank account in
a Scheduled Bank.
6. If the accused is acquitted, sale proceeds are returned; if convicted, proceeds are
forfeited to the Government.
7. Supply of Information – Dealers, importers, producers, sellers must supply
production, import, stock, sale, distribution info when required in writing.
8. Penalties (First offence) – Up to 3 years imprisonment, or fine up to Rs. 500,000,
or both.
9. Penalties (Repeat offence) – Minimum 1 month imprisonment or Rs. 45,000 fine,
or both; premises may be sealed up to 7 days.
10. Cognizance – Offences under the Act are cognizable and non-bailable.
11. Appeal (Controller’s Order) – Appeal within 7 working days to Divisional
Commissioner; order is final.
12. Appeal (Provincial Controller’s Order) – Appeal within 15 working days to
Appellate Committee of the Council; decision is final.
13. Attempts & Abetments – Attempting or abetting a contravention equals
contravention; buying for personal use is not abetment.
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14. Offences by Corporations – Every director, manager, secretary, or member is
guilty unless proving lack of knowledge or due diligence.
15. False Statement – Punishable with up to 3 years imprisonment, fine, or both for
knowingly giving false information.
16. False statements in books, accounts, records, returns, or required documents also
punishable.
17. Trial of Offences – Tried by Special Magistrate under summary procedure or
Chapter XX of CrPC.
18. Special Magistrate may enter premises and try offences if he believes an offence is
committed.
19. Burden of Proof – On the accused to prove authority, permit, or licence where
possession is prohibited without such documents.
20. Protection of Actions – No legal proceedings against officials for acts done in good
faith under the Act.
21. Power to Make Rules – Government may make rules by notification in Official
Gazette.
22. Power to Frame Regulations – The Council may frame regulations by Official
Gazette notification.
23. Power to Amend Schedule – The Council can amend the Schedule by Official
Gazette notification.
24. Overriding Effect – Orders under the Act override any inconsistent provision in
other laws.
25. Repeal & Saving – Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Ordinance 2023
(V of 2024) repealed, actions under it deemed taken under this Act.
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THE PUNJAB PRICE CONTROL OF
ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES ACT
2024
(Act VII of 2024)
Section 4
1. Powers to make orders – The Council/Provincial Controller General can
regulate prices, production, movement, supply, and distribution of essential
commodities to ensure fair prices and equitable distribution.
2. Price control – Orders may fix maximum/minimum prices at which essential
commodities can be bought/sold in any area.
3. Production regulation – The government can regulate the production,
treatment, and storage of essential commodities.
4. Transport & distribution control – Movement can be regulated via licenses,
permits, or other means.
5. Anti-hoarding measures – Orders can prohibit withholding stocks meant for
sale and force sale of stocks at fixed prices.
6. Stock limits – The government can fix the maximum quantity of an essential
commodity a producer/dealer can hold.
7. Data collection – Authorities can collect information/statistics to regulate
trade.
8. Record-keeping – Businesses must maintain and produce books/records for
inspection.
9. Price display – Importers, producers, dealers must mark sale
prices and display price lists.
10.Search & seizure – Authorities can enter premises, seize stocks, and forfeit
goods if orders are violated, without applying the Criminal Procedure Code.
11.Due process – Before forfeiture/sealing, an opportunity of hearing must be
given, and reasons recorded in writing.
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Section 5
1. Appointment – The Secretary, Industries, Commerce, Investment & Skills
Development Department serves as the Provincial Controller General
(PCG) under the Act.
2. Delegation of Powers – The PCG can authorize any government officer to
exercise powers for specific areas or essential commodities.
3. Role of Deputy Commissioner – The Deputy Commissioner (DC) acts as
the Controller of Prices & Supplies in their district, exercising the PCG’s
powers locally.
4. Data Collection – The PCG/authorized officers can
demand monthly/periodical statements from producers, dealers, or
importers.
5. Inspection Powers – Authorities can enter & search trade association
premises to verify information.
6. Document Access – The PCG/Controller can compel any source to
provide records/documents for enforcement.
7. Price Fixation – The PCG/authorized officers can fix prices of differentiated
commodities (e.g., multiple brands) after due process.
8. Inter-Government Coordination – Authorities can
seek records/assistance from Federal/Provincial organizations for price
fixation.
9. Enforcement Actions – Officers can search, seize, forfeit stocks, and seal
business premises if violations are found, after granting a
hearing and recording reasons in writing.
10.Exemption from CrPC – Search, seizure, and forfeiture under this Act do
not follow the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).
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Section 6
1. Price Fixation Authority – The Provincial Controller General
(PCG), authorized officers, or Controller of Prices & Supplies can fix
maximum prices of essential commodities.
2. Variable Pricing – Different prices may be set for:
o Different localities
o Different transaction stages
o Specific time periods
3. Price Review & Extension – The PCG/Controller can revise prices or extend
the price order’s duration by recording written reasons.
4. Council’s Oversight – Price fixation is subject to directions from the Council.

7. Selling or Re-Selling of Essential Commodities

 No overpricing – Selling above the fixed maximum price is prohibited.
 Price display mandatory – Sellers must display price lists at a conspicuous
place.

8. Disposal of Seized Essential Commodity

 Spot sale of seized goods – Seized items can be sold on the spot at fixed
prices.
 Deposit of proceeds – Sale money goes into a profit-bearing bank account.
 Acquittal vs. Conviction –
o If acquitted, money is returned.
o If convicted, money is forfeited to the government.

9. Supply of Information
 Mandatory disclosure – Dealers, importers, producers must
provide production, stock, and sale details when demanded.

10. Penalties
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 First offence – Up to 3 years imprisonment or Rs. 500,000 fine or both.
 Repeat offence – Minimum 1 month jail + Rs. 45,000 fine + possible 7-day
business sealing.

11. Cognizance of Offences

 Cognizable & non-bailable – Offences under the Act are non-bailable and
police can arrest without a warrant.

12. Appeal
 Against Controller’s order – Appeal to Divisional Commissioner within 7
working days (final order).
 Against PCG’s order – Appeal to Council’s appellate committee within 15
working days (final order).

13. Attempts & Abetments

 Abetment = Contravention – Attempting or aiding a violation is punishable.
 Personal use exception – Buying for self-use (not resale) is not abetment.

14. Offences by Corporations

 Corporate liability – Directors, managers, officers can be held liable unless
they prove no knowledge/due diligence.

15. False Statements

 False info penalty – Up to 3 years jail + fine for:
o False statements in records.
o Fake documents submitted under the Act.

16. Power to Try Offences

 Special Magistrate trial – Cases can be tried summarily (fast-
track) under CrPC Sections 262-265.
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 On-site trials – Magistrate can enter premises to conduct trials.

17. Burden of Proof

 Reverse burden – Accused must prove lawful authority/license if charged
with illegal possession.

18. Protection of Action

 Legal immunity – PCG/Controllers are protected for actions taken in good
faith.

19. Power to Make Rules

 Government’s rule-making power – Can issue rules via official Gazette.

20. Power to Frame Regulations

 Council’s regulatory power – Can issue regulations under the Act.

21. Power to Amend Schedule

 Council can update Schedule via Gazette notification.

22. Overriding Effect

 Act prevails over other laws – Orders under this Act override inconsistent
laws.

23. Repeal & Saving

 Punjab Price Control Ordinance 2023 repealed – But past actions
remain valid under the new Act.
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Essential Commodities
1. White sugar.
2. Wheat.
3. Atta or Maida and its products.
4. Gur.
5. Paddy.
6. Milk.
7. Curd or Yogurt.
8. Beef.
9. Mutton.
10. Chicken (Live & Meat).
11. Eggs.
12. Poultry feed.
13. Fish of all sorts.
14. Fruits and vegetables of all sorts.
15. Pulses of all sorts.
16. Spices of all sorts.
17. Red chilies.
18. Chemical fertilizer of all sorts.
19. Phutti (Seed cotton).
20. Corn.
21. Pulses as farm produce.
22. Gram (white and black) and its products.
23. Edible oil seeds.
24. Cotton (Lint).
25. Seeds of all sorts.
26. Pesticide, Fungicide, weedicide and herbicide.
27. Oxygen gas and cylinder.
28. LPG and LNG for domestic use.
29. Surgical gloves.
30. Face masks all sorts.
31. Sanitizers.
32. Surface cleaning products.
33. Isopropyl alcohol.
34. Edible oil and ghee of all sort.
35. Coal.
36. Bricks.
37. Cement.
38. Ordinary sand.
39. Crush bajri.
40. Mineral water and filtered water.
41. Salt.
42. Kerosene oil.
43. Firewood.
44. Ice.
45. Tea.
46. Naan Roti.
47. Bread (Double Roti).
48. Dates (Khajoor).
49. Samoosa.
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The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities
(Amendment) Act 2025
1. The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2025, having been
passed by the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab on July 30, 2025, and assented to by the
Governor of the Punjab on August 05, 2025, is hereby published as an Act.
2. THE PUNJAB PRICE CONTROL OF ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES (AMENDMENT) ACT 2025 is
ACT LXIX OF 2025.
3. It was first published in the Gazette of the Punjab (Extraordinary) dated August 05, 2025.
4. This Act may be cited as the Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities (Amendment)
Act 2025.
5. It shall come into force at once.
6. The Price Control Council shall comprise of a Chairperson, who is the Minister for
Price Control and Commodities Management or any public representative nominated
by the Chief Minister.
7. The Council includes the Minister for Agriculture as a Member.
8. The Council includes the Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment as a Member.
9. The Council includes three members of Provincial Assembly of the Punjab including
one female member to be nominated by the Speaker of the Assembly.
10. The Chief Secretary, Punjab is a Member of the Council.
11. The Secretary to the Government, Home Department is a Member of the Council.
12. The Secretary to the Government, Price Control and Commodities Management Department
is a Member of the Council.
13. The Secretary to the Government, Agriculture Department is a Member of the Council.
14. The Secretary to the Government, Livestock and Dairy Development Department is a
Member of the Council.
15. The Secretary to the Government, Industries, Commerce and Investment Department is a
Member of the Council.
16. The Chairperson, Punjab Agricultural Marketing Regulatory Authority is a Member of the
Council.
17. The Chairperson, Punjab Sahulat Bazaars Authority is a Member of the Council.
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18. The Council includes three experts in the fields, as may be prescribed through the
regulations, to be nominated by the Chief Minister.
19. The Council includes three commodity-specific representatives of the stakeholders,
nominated by the Chairperson.
20. Any other co-opted member is a Member of the Council.
21. The Director General (Commodities), Price Control and Commodities Management
Department is the Secretary Member.
22. The Directorate General (Commodities), Price Control and Commodities Management shall
be the secretariat of the Council.
23. In section 5, sub-section (1), the expression "Industries, Commerce, Investment and Skills
Development" is substituted with the words "Price Control and Commodities Management".
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MCQs
The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act,
2024
1. The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act, 2024 is cited as:
A) Act V of 2024
B) Act VII of 2024
C) Act IV of 2024
D) Act IX of 2024
Answer: B) Act VII of 2024

2. The Act was enacted on:

A) 14th June 2024
B) 1st May 2024
C) 28th July 2024
D) 7th June 2024
Answer: A) 14th June 2024

3. The Act extends to:

A) Lahore Division only
B) Whole of Pakistan
C) Whole of the Punjab
D) Selected districts
Answer: C) Whole of the Punjab

4. The Act comes into force:

A) After 30 days of enactment
B) After publication in Gazette
C) At once
D) After Governor’s assent
Answer: C) At once

5. “Controller of Prices and Supplies” means:

A) Minister for Industries
B) Chief Secretary
C) Deputy Commissioner of the relevant district
D) District Magistrate
Answer: C) Deputy Commissioner

6. “Council” means:
A) Punjab Executive Council
B) Price Control Council under section 3
C) Cabinet Committee on Prices
D) Federal Price Commission
Answer: B) Price Control Council

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7. “Importer” excludes a person importing:
A) On commercial licence
B) On Federal Government permit
C) As part of personal baggage
D) Through bonded warehouse
Answer: C) As part of personal baggage

8. “Provincial Controller General” is:

A) Chief Secretary
B) Governor of Punjab
C) Secretary, Industries, Commerce, Investment & Skills Development Dept.
D) District Commissioner
Answer: C) Secretary, Industries, Commerce, Investment & Skills Development Dept.

9. Chairperson of the Price Control Council is:

A) Chief Minister
B) Minister for Industries, Commerce, Investment & Skills Development
C) Minister for Food
D) Chief Secretary
Answer: B) Minister for Industries, Commerce, Investment & Skills Development

10. The Council’s function includes:

A) Issuing trade licences
B) Reviewing prices of essential commodities
C) Levying sales tax
D) Importing commodities directly
Answer: B) Reviewing prices of essential commodities

11. Under section 4, an order may regulate:

A) Elections
B) Prices, production, movement, supply, and sale of essential commodities
C) School fees
D) Labour wages
Answer: B) Prices, production, movement, supply, and sale of essential commodities

12. Under section 4(2)(f), an order may fix:

A) Minimum stock limits
B) Maximum quantity of any essential commodity possessed by a producer or dealer
C) Storage charges
D) Import quotas
Answer: B) Maximum quantity of any essential commodity possessed by a producer or
dealer

13. Under section 4(2)(k), seizure and forfeiture can be done:

A) Without giving notice
B) After giving opportunity of being heard and recording reasons in writing
C) Only with court order
D) Without written record
Answer: B) After giving opportunity of being heard and recording reasons in writing

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14. The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure:
A) Apply fully
B) Apply partially
C) Do not apply on search, seizure, and forfeiture under this Act
D) Apply only to appeals
Answer: C) Do not apply on search, seizure, and forfeiture under this Act

15. Price fixation under section 6 may be for:

A) All Pakistan
B) Only Lahore Division
C) Different localities or stages of transaction
D) Export markets only
Answer: C) Different localities or stages of transaction

16. Section 7 prohibits selling above:

A) Market price
B) Retailer’s price
C) Maximum price fixed under the Act
D) Wholesale rate
Answer: C) Maximum price fixed under the Act

17. Display of price list must be at:

A) Warehouse
B) Back office
C) Conspicuous place at sale point
D) Government office
Answer: C) Conspicuous place at sale point

18. Section 8 allows seized commodities to be sold:

A) At market auction
B) On the spot at fixed prices
C) To government warehouses only
D) After court approval
Answer: B) On the spot at fixed prices

19. Sale proceeds from seized commodities are kept in:

A) National Bank only
B) Profit-bearing account in any Scheduled Bank empowered to receive Government
dues
C) Private bank account
D) Treasury only
Answer: B) Profit-bearing account in any Scheduled Bank empowered to receive
Government dues

20. If accused is acquitted, deposited amount:

A) Forfeited to Govt
B) Released to accused
C) Given to charity

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D) Retained for a year
Answer: B) Released to accused

21. Penalty for first offence may extend to imprisonment:

A) 1 year
B) 3 years
C) 6 months
D) 5 years
Answer: B) 3 years

22. Fine for first offence may extend to:

A) Rs. 50,000
B) Rs. 1,000,000
C) Rs. 500,000
D) Rs. 200,000
Answer: C) Rs. 500,000

23. For repeat offence, minimum fine is:

A) Rs. 25,000
B) Rs. 50,000
C) Rs. 45,000
D) Rs. 100,000
Answer: C) Rs. 45,000

24. Maximum sealing period for premises in repeat offence:

A) 15 days
B) 3 days
C) 7 days
D) 1 month
Answer: C) 7 days

25. Offences under the Act are:

A) Cognizable and bailable
B) Cognizable and non-bailable
C) Non-cognizable and bailable
D) Non-cognizable and non-bailable
Answer: B) Cognizable and non-bailable

26. Appeal to Divisional Commissioner must be filed within:

A) 7 working days
B) 10 days
C) 15 working days
D) 30 days
Answer: A) 7 working days

27. Appeal against Provincial Controller General’s order must be filed within:
A) 7 days
B) 15 working days
C) 10 working days

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D) 30 days
Answer: B) 15 working days

28. Personal consumer buying an essential commodity:

A) May be charged with abetment
B) Not deemed to have abetted contravention
C) Always exempt from all provisions
D) Needs a licence
Answer: B) Not deemed to have abetted contravention

29. Corporate offences apply to:

A) Only directors
B) Every director, manager, secretary, member, or officer unless due diligence proved
C) Only company secretary
D) Only owner
Answer: B) Every director, manager, secretary, member, or officer unless due diligence
proved

30. False statement offence carries imprisonment up to:

A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C) 3 years

31. Special Magistrate may try offences:

A) Only in sessions court
B) Summary manner or under Chapter XX of the Code
C) Only in civil court
D) Through tribunal only
Answer: B) Summary manner or under Chapter XX of the Code

32. Burden of proof lies on accused when:

A) Govt claims so
B) He must prove lawful authority, permit, or licence when prohibited from an act
C) In every case
D) In appeals
Answer: B) He must prove lawful authority, permit, or licence when prohibited from an act

33. Protection applies to actions:

A) In negligence
B) In public view
C) In good faith
D) Approved by court
Answer: C) In good faith

34. Government may make rules by:

A) Press release
B) Notification in official Gazette

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C) Circular letter
D) Email notice
Answer: B) Notification in official Gazette

35. Council may frame regulations by:

A) Court order
B) Notification in official Gazette
C) Ministerial speech
D) Chief Secretary’s letter
Answer: B) Notification in official Gazette

36. Council may amend the Schedule by:

A) Executive order
B) Notification in official Gazette
C) Legislative bill only
D) Special committee decision only
Answer: B) Notification in official Gazette

37. Orders under the Act have overriding effect:

A) Over all laws
B) Over inconsistent provisions in any enactment other than the Act
C) Over Constitution
D) Over Federal laws only
Answer: B) Over inconsistent provisions in any enactment other than the Act

38. The Act repealed:

A) Punjab Price Control Ordinance 2022
B) Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Ordinance 2023 (V of 2024)
C) Punjab Price Regulation Act 2020
D) Federal Price Control Act 2021
Answer: B) Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Ordinance 2023 (V of 2024)

39. Actions under repealed Ordinance are:

A) Invalid
B) Deemed taken under this Act
C) Repealed also
D) To be re-issued
Answer: B) Deemed taken under this Act

40. Number of Ministers in Price Control Council:

A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: B) 3

41. Chief Secretary is:

A) Chairperson
B) Member of the Council

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C) Secretary of the Council
D) Not part of Council
Answer: B) Member

42. Livestock and Dairy Development Department Secretary is:

A) Not included
B) Member of the Council
C) Chairperson of Council
D) Only advisor
Answer: B) Member of the Council

43. Orders may require marking commodities with:

A) Code number
B) Sale prices
C) Barcodes only
D) Expiry dates only
Answer: B) Sale prices

44. Orders may require maintaining:

A) Verbal records
B) Books, accounts, and records for inspection
C) No records
D) Only purchase receipts
Answer: B) Books, accounts, and records for inspection

45. Price fixation can differ based on:

A) Weather
B) Locality or brand category
C) Export market
D) Seller’s choice
Answer: B) Locality or brand category

46. Forfeiture applies if accused:

A) Pays fine early
B) Is convicted of offence
C) Files appeal
D) Changes business
Answer: B) Is convicted of offence

47. Appeal to Divisional Commissioner’s order is:

A) Further appealable to High Court
B) Final
C) Reviewable by Council
D) Reviewable by Magistrate
Answer: B) Final

48. Appeal to appellate committee against Provincial Controller’s order is:

A) Reviewable by High Court
B) Final

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C) Advisory only
D) Forwarded to Governor
Answer: B) Final

49. Attempt or abetment penalty:

A) Lesser than main offence
B) Same as main offence
C) Only fine
D) Only warning
Answer: B) Same as main offence

50. Essential commodity definition is found in:

A) Section 4
B) Section 2(g)
C) Schedule II
D) Preamble
Answer: B) Section 2(g)

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1. The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act 2024 is also cited as:
A) Punjab Commodities Regulation Act 2024
B) Punjab Price Control Act 2024
C) Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act 2024
D) Punjab Essential Commodities Regulation Act 2024
Answer: C) Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act 2024

2. The Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act 2024 is Act No.:
A) IV of 2024
B) VI of 2024
C) VII of 2024
D) IX of 2024
Answer: C) VII of 2024

3. The Act was enacted on:

A) 12 June 2024
B) 14 June 2024
C) 15 June 2024
D) 16 June 2024
Answer: B) 14 June 2024

4. According to Section 1(2), the Act extends to:

A) Punjab and Sindh
B) Punjab only
C) Whole of Pakistan
D) Punjab and KPK
Answer: B) Punjab only

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5. Under the Act, “Controller of Prices and Supplies” means:
A) Chief Secretary Punjab
B) Divisional Commissioner
C) Deputy Commissioner of the relevant district
D) Provincial Controller General
Answer: C) Deputy Commissioner of the relevant district

6. The Chairperson of the Price Control Council is:

A) Minister for Agriculture
B) Minister for Industries, Commerce, Investment and Skills Development
C) Chief Secretary Punjab
D) Provincial Controller General
Answer: B) Minister for Industries, Commerce, Investment and Skills Development

7. Under Section 5(1), the Provincial Controller General is:

A) Chief Secretary Punjab
B) Secretary, Industries, Commerce, Investment and Skills Development Department
C) Minister for Food
D) Divisional Commissioner
Answer: B) Secretary, Industries, Commerce, Investment and Skills Development
Department

8. Under Section 10(1), the maximum imprisonment for contravening any order under the
Act may extend to:
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 7 years
Answer: B) 3 years

9. Under Section 10(1), the maximum fine for contravention may extend to:
A) Rs. 250,000
B) Rs. 400,000
C) Rs. 500,000
D) Rs. 750,000
Answer: C) Rs. 500,000

10. Under Section 12(1), the time limit to appeal against an order of Controller of Prices and
Supplies is:
A) 5 working days
B) 7 working days
C) 10 working days
D) 15 working days
Answer: B) 7 working days

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11. Under Section 12(2), the time limit to appeal against an order of the Provincial Controller
General is:
A) 5 working days
B) 7 working days
C) 10 working days
D) 15 working days
Answer: D) 15 working days

12. Under Section 11, offences under the Act are:

A) Bailable and cognizable
B) Non-bailable and cognizable
C) Bailable and non-cognizable
D) Non-bailable and non-cognizable
Answer: B) Non-bailable and cognizable

13. Under Section 23(1), the Act repealed:

A) Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act 2020
B) Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Ordinance 2023 (V of 2024)
C) Punjab Price Regulation Ordinance 2023
D) Punjab Price Control Ordinance 2024
Answer: B) Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Ordinance 2023 (V of 2024)

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