Explanation

The Successor Collector (who takes charge officially) continues the duties in accordance with administrative rules to ensure continuity.

Explanation

The Secretary of the Industries Department serves as the Secretary to the Price Control Council, responsible for implementation and coordination of price control measures.

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Article 38 is part of the Principles of Policy and directs the state to promote the social and economic well-being of the people, removing inequality and ensuring basic necessities.

Explanation

Under the Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) is designated as the officer responsible for enforcement as per the referenced 2017 Act.

Explanation

As per Section 141 of the Pakistan Penal Code, unlawful assembly must include at least 5 persons gathered for a common illegal purpose or with intent to commit a criminal act.

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Section 59 of the Punjab Environmental Regulation Act (PERA) specifies provisions regarding incentives (reward) for whistleblowers and penalties for violators.

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 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.

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

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When a person entrusted with property (like a cashier) dishonestly uses it for personal gain, it amounts to criminal breach of trust under Section 405 PPC.

Explanation

Section 79 PPC clarifies that a person acting under a mistake of fact, and not of law, may not be liable.

Ignorance of law is not an excuse.