Chapter I – Preliminary
1 - Short title, extent, commencement, and application – Defines the Act’s name,
scope, and applicability.
2 - Definitions – Provides key definitions for terms used in the Act.
Chapter II – Establishment of the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory
Authority
3 - Establishment of Authority – Sets up the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory
Authority.
4 - Composition of Authority – Specifies the structure and members of the Authority.
5 - Selection Panel – Defines the process for appointing Authority members.
6 - Qualification and disqualification of an independent member – Lists eligibility
criteria and disqualifications.
7 - Meetings of the Authority – Regulates the conduct of Authority meetings.
8 - Director General – Defines the role and powers of the Director General.
9 - Committees – Establishes committees within the Authority.
10 - Powers and functions of the Authority – Outlines responsibilities and authority.
11 - Employees of the Authority – Covers staff appointments and roles.
Chapter III – District Enforcement and Regulatory Board
12 - District Enforcement and Regulatory Board – Establishes the district-level
board.
13 - Committees – Defines sub-committees under the board.
14 - Powers and functions of Board – Specifies the board’s regulatory powers.
15 - Powers and functions of Chairperson of the Board – Defines the role of the
Chairperson.
Chapter IV – Hearing Officer
16 - Hearing Officer – Establishes the role of a Hearing Officer.
17 - Procedure at hearings – Details the hearing process.
18 - Recording of evidence – Sets guidelines for recording evidence.
Chapter V – Establishment of Enforcement Stations
19 - Enforcement Stations – Establishes enforcement stations across Punjab.
20 - Requisition by the Enforcement Station – Specifies how stations request
resources.
21 - Record keeping at the Enforcement Station – Defines record maintenance
requirements.
22 - Sub-Divisional Enforcement Officer – Establishes the role and duties.
23 - Enforcement Officer – Defines responsibilities of enforcement officers.
24 - Conferment of additional powers by the Government – Allows the
government to expand powers.
25 - Duties of Enforcement Officer – Lists responsibilities and obligations.
26 - Investigation Officer – Establishes the role of an investigation officer.
27 - Sergeants – Defines the function of sergeants in enforcement.
28 - Enforcement Squad – Sets up enforcement squads.
29 - Administration of the Squad – Regulates squad operations.
30 - Prosecutor – Establishes prosecution responsibilities.
Chapter VI – Arrest
31 - Power to arrest – Defines arrest powers under the Act.
32 - Procedure to be followed after arrest – Specifies post-arrest protocols.
33 - Application of the Code to arrests under the Act – Aligns arrests with legal
procedures.
Chapter VII – Public Nuisance and Encroachments
34 - Procedure for removal of public nuisance – Sets guidelines for addressing
public nuisances.
35 - Action by Enforcement Officer – Details actions enforcement officers can take.
36 - Action by Hearing Officer – Establishes the role of Hearing Officers in disputes.
37 - Prohibition of encroachment – Bans unauthorized encroachments.
38 - Procedure for removal of moveable encroachment – Defines processes for
removing temporary encroachments.
39 - Procedure for removal of immoveable encroachment – Regulates removal of
permanent encroachments.
Chapter VIII – Issuance and Delivery of Notice
40 - Issuance and delivery of notice – Establishes legal notification procedures.
Chapter IX – Penalties
41 - Penalties under the Act – Lists punishments for violations.
42 - Pecuniary limits for penalties – Defines monetary penalties.
Chapter X – Preventive Measures
43 - Security and Bonds – Establishes security and bond requirements.
Chapter XI – Offences
44 - Offences – Defines acts considered offenses under the Act.
45 - Offences by companies – Holds companies accountable for violations.
46 - Personating a member, officer, or employee – Criminalizes impersonation of
officials.
47 - Misuse of authority – Penalizes abuse of power by officials.
Chapter XII – Conduct of Inquiry
48 - Conduct of inquiry – Sets procedures for official inquiries.
Chapter XIII – Jurisdiction and Procedure
49 - Cognizance of offences – Defines which courts handle enforcement cases.
50 - Bar of jurisdiction – Limits interference by external courts.
51 - Representation – Establishes rights to legal representation.
52 - Appeals – Provides mechanisms for appealing decisions.
53 - Redressal of grievance – Defines complaint resolution procedures.
Chapter XIV – Enforcement and Regulatory Coordination
54 - Authority to be lead regulator – Establishes primary regulatory authority.
55 - Directives by Government – Allows the government to issue directives.
56 - Exchange of information – Mandates data-sharing between agencies.
Chapter XV – Assistance to Authority and Whistle-Blower Disclosure
57 - Assistance to Authority – Requires public and institutional support.
58 - Whistle-blower disclosure – Protects whistleblowers.
59 - Reward and punishment – Establishes incentives and consequences for
disclosures.
60 - Protection of person making Whistle-blower disclosure – Ensures
whistleblower safety.
61 - Public to assist the Authority and its employees – Obligates citizens to support
enforcement.
62 - Public to give information of offences requiring enforcement by the
Authority – Encourages reporting of violations.
63 - Local headman and chaukidar to assist – Mandates local authorities’
cooperation.
Chapter XVI – Costs, Rewards, and Refunds
64 - Cost of enforcement – Defines who bears enforcement costs.
65 - Cost of investigation – Establishes funding sources for investigations.
66 - Reward for the employees – Introduces rewards for enforcement staff.
67 - Refund of fine – Provides conditions for fine reimbursements.
68 - Rent of State property – Regulates rent collection for government properties.
Chapter XVII – Finance, Accounts, and Audit
69 - Fund – Establishes financial resources for the Authority.
70 - Accounts – Defines record-keeping for financial transactions.
71 - Budget – Mandates budget preparation and approval.
72 - Audit – Requires audits for transparency.
73 - Annual report – Obligates the Authority to publish an annual performance
report.
Chapter XVIII – Miscellaneous
74 - Delegation of powers – Allows delegation of Authority’s powers.
75 - Public servants – Defines roles and protections for public servants.
76 - Indemnity – Provides legal protection for officers.
77 - Overriding effect – Establishes supremacy of the Act over other laws.
78 - Power to make rules – Allows the government to create rules.
79 - Power to frame regulations – Grants authority to develop regulations.
80 - Power to amend Schedule – Allows modifications to legal schedules.
81 - Guidelines – Provides guidance for effective enforcement.
82 - Removal of difficulties – Grants powers to resolve operational issues.
