THE PUNJAB LAND REVENUE ACT 1967 MCQs

1. : What restriction is placed on Revenue Officers under Section 178(1)(a)?

(A) They cannot bid or purchase property sold by any Revenue Officer in their district

(B) They cannot attend public auctions

(C) They cannot manage any estate outside their district

(D) They cannot hold more than one office

2. : Under Section 178(1)(b), Revenue Officers are prohibited from engaging in trade in the district—

(A) Without permission from the Collector

(B) In contravention of any rule made by the Government

(C) Without approval from the Board of Revenue

(D) Beyond two years of service

3. : According to Section 178(2), a Revenue Officer may become a shareholder in—

(A) Any cooperative society only

(B) A company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1913

(C) A local partnership firm

(D) A trading syndicate

4. : What does Section 179 define about finality of orders?

(A) That no further review is allowed

(B) That no appeal lies from such decision or order

(C) That all orders must be confirmed by the Board of Revenue

(D) That only the Collector can alter such orders

5. : Under Section 179, even if an order is final, who may still modify or set it aside?

(A) Civil Court

(B) Commissioner

(C) Board of Revenue under Section 164

(D) District Judge

6. : Section 180 restricts the appointment of headmen (Lambardars) in areas—

(A) Where no land record exists

(B) Where such appointment was not provided before the commencement of this Act

(C) Where the population is below a certain limit

(D) Where revenue collection is automated

7. : Under Section 181, no legal proceedings shall lie against a Revenue Officer for acts—

(A) Done negligently

(B) Done with personal gain

(C) Done or ordered in good faith under the Act

(D) Done outside his jurisdiction

8. : Section 182 empowers the Board of Revenue to make rules—

(A) With the previous approval of Government

(B) Without consulting the Government

(C) Only after public voting

(D) Only with court permission

9. : Under Section 183, all rules made under the Act shall be—

(A) Enforced immediately

(B) Made after previous publication

(C) Effective only after a court order

(D) Reviewed annually

10. : Section 184(1) provides that the enactments mentioned in Part One of the Schedule are—

(A) Amended

(B) Suspended

(C) Repealed

(D) Renewed