Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to complete legal formalities at the earliest for the establishment of Punjab Enforcement Regulatory Authority. Maryam Nawaz said this while chairing a special meeting to have a detailed briefing on the proposed structure of Punjab Enforcement Regulatory Authority (PERA).
She reviewed amendments in the proposed laws and rules for the purpose. The Chief Minister directed the authorities concerned to create a comprehensive monitoring mechanism for the enforcement authority. She said, “Hoarders cannot be allowed to play with the public interests.”
Earlier, she was briefed by the relevant authorities. The Punjab Enforcement Regulatory Authority will play an effective role in curbing inflation. It will be established at the provincial level. Each district will have a District Enforcement Regulatory Board.
The Sub-Divisional Enforcement Officer at Tehsil level will ensure the enforcement of law.” The Chief Minister was told that the Hearing Officer will hear appeals at Tehsil level and give a decision. Timelines for decisions by the 4 Appellate forums will be set.” She was further briefed that in tehsil, 40 officials including enforcement officers will monitor prices of consumer goods, and will take action against the expensive sellers.
The CM was briefed that streets and bazaars will be widened by removing immovable encroachments. Tehsil Enforcement Officer will continue to take action for the permanent removal of illegal encroachments.”
She was further apprised that cost incurred on removing encroachments will also be recovered from the violators. The authorities concerned highlighted that after 200 years, changes are being made in the administrative system under public interest.
The PERA will include Assembly members, DG, Administrative Secretary and four independent members. At the district level, the Deputy Commissioner will head the District Enforcement Regulatory Board. Enforcement officers at Tehsil level will be responsible for operations and monitoring.”
The Chief Minister was briefed that one month special training will be given to the enforcement officers. A system of monthly performance review of the enforcement authority will also be devised.
