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As per Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020, the Secretary of Industries Department acts as the General Controller responsible for implementation.

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The designated Officer (appointed under the Act) is legally authorized to auction seized hoarded goods after proper process and approval.

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Section 31(1)(f) of the Punjab Environmental Regulation Act covers arrest in cases where a person is trying to escape lawful custody.

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As per the 2024 Act, if a person is aggrieved by an order (e.g., fine or seizure), they must file an appeal to the Divisional Commissioner within 7 days from the date of the order.

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The Punjab Land Revenue Act includes provisions and definitions related to rents, cesses, land taxes, and related administrative matters in revenue collection.

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Section 54 of the Criminal Procedure Code allows the police to arrest a person without a warrant under specific circumstances, such as suspicion of involvement in a cognizable offence.

Section 54 CrPC lists 9 specific grounds on which a police officer may arrest a person without a warrant.

These include offences cognizable in nature, preventing further crime, or ensuring appearance before a magistrate.

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Section 95 of the Pakistan Penal Code deals with acts causing slight harm, which the law chooses not to recognize or punish, aligning with the principle that law does not concern itself with trifles.

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This Latin maxim translates to “the welfare/safety of the people shall be the supreme law.”

It emphasizes that all laws and actions of the state should prioritize public interest.

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Legal removal of unauthorized colonies is made effective through official gazette notification by the government.

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In the act, “Officer” means the DC, responsible for implementing provisions like inspections, seizures, and issuing notices.