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- LAHORE: Complete legal formalities at the earliest for the establishment of Punjab Enforcement Regulatory Authority, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the authorities responsible 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.
Madam 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, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was briefed by the relevant authorities,” The Punjab Enforcement Regulatory Authority (PERA) 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.”
Madam Chief Minister was apprised, “The Hearing Officer will hear appeal at Tehsil level and give a decision. Timelines for decisions by the 04 Appellate forums will be set.” She was further briefed, “In tehsil, 40 officials including enforcement officers will monitor prices of consumer goods, and will take action against the expensive sellers.”
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was also apprised, “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 apprised, “Cost incurred on removing encroachments will also be recovered from the violators.” The authorities concerned highlighted, “After 200 years, changes are being made in the administrative system under public interest. PERA will include Assembly members, DG, Administrative Secretary and 4 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.”
Madam Chief Minister was briefed, “One month special training will also be given to the enforcement officers. A system of monthly performance review of the enforcement authority will also be devised.”
Senator Pervaiz Rashid and Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb attended the meeting. Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Secretary, Secretary I&C and other relevant officers were also present.[:]