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

The PLRA provides 60 days to file an appeal before the Commissioner against decisions of subordinate land revenue officers.

Explanation

 In legal and land contexts, homogeneous refers to property or elements that are similar in nature, making them comparable for classification or valuation.

Explanation

Under Punjab Land Revenue Act (PLRA), an estate is defined as a revenue unit which could consist of a single village or a group of villages for land revenue purposes.

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

As per the Colonization Act, the Board of Revenue is the competent authority for land allotments, cancellation, abrogation of conditions, etc.

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