THE PUNJAB LAND REVENUE ACT 1967 MCQs

1. : What is the limitation period for filing an appeal to the Collector under Section 162?
(A) 60 days
(B) 90 days
(C) 30 days
(D) 15 days

2. : Within how many days can an appeal be filed to the Commissioner under Section 162?
(A) 45 days
(B) 60 days
(C) 90 days
(D) 120 days

3. : The limitation period for filing an appeal to the Board of Revenue is:
(A) 30 days
(B) 45 days
(C) 60 days
(D) 90 days

4. : Who has the authority to review any order passed by himself or his predecessor under Section 163(1)?
(A) Only the Collector
(B) The Commissioner, Collector, or Assistant Collector
(C) Only the Board of Revenue
(D) Only the Deputy Commissioner

5. : What is the time limit for applying for a review of an order under Section 163(2)?
(A) 30 days
(B) 45 days
(C) 90 days
(D) 120 days

6. : Before reviewing an order passed by his predecessor, a Collector must first obtain sanction from whom?
(A) The Commissioner
(B) The Board of Revenue
(C) The Deputy Commissioner
(D) The Revenue Officer

7. : Under Section 163, an order shall not be modified or reversed unless:
(A) The Collector allows it without notice
(B) Both parties are informed through public notice
(C) Reasonable notice is given to affected parties
(D) The higher authority gives prior sanction

8. : Can an order against which an appeal has been preferred be reviewed under Section 163?
(A) Yes, with permission from the Board of Revenue
(B) Yes, within 30 days
(C) No, it cannot be reviewed
(D) Only if Commissioner allows

9. : Who may call for the record of any case disposed of by a subordinate Revenue Officer under Section 164(1)?
(A) Collector
(B) Board of Revenue
(C) Commissioner
(D) Tehsildar

10. : Within how many days can an application for revision be made to the Board of Revenue?
(A) 30 days
(B) 45 days
(C) 60 days
(D) 90 days

11. : Under Section 164(2), who can call for the record of any case under his control?
(A) Commissioner or Collector
(B) Board of Revenue only
(C) Deputy Commissioner
(D) Tehsildar

12. : No order shall be passed under Section 164 reversing or modifying any order without:
(A) Government approval
(B) Permission from the Collector
(C) Giving affected persons an opportunity of being heard
(D) Written application by both parties

13. : An appeal or revision does not automatically operate as a stay of proceedings except:
(A) When the appellant requests it
(B) When ordered by the appellate or revisional authority
(C) When approved by the Tehsildar
(D) When filed within limitation period

14. : Which of the following is not a condition for stay of execution under Section 165(2)?
(A) Substantial loss may result if not stayed
(B) Application made without delay
(C) Written notice to all witnesses
(D) Security may be required

15. : Clerical or arithmetical mistakes in any order may be corrected under which section?
(A) Section 164
(B) Section 165
(C) Section 166
(D) Section 167

16. : According to Section 167, computation of limitation period for appeals or reviews shall be governed by which law?
(A) Punjab Civil Code
(B) Limitation Act, 1908
(C) Criminal Procedure Code
(D) Revenue Procedure Rules