Punjab Rented Premises Act 2009 MCQs

1. Question 1 of 79

   Under Section 16(1), who establishes a Rent Tribunal in a district or area?

   A The District Judge B The Rent Registrar C The Lahore High Court directly D The Government
2. Question 2 of 79

   Under Section 16(5), where there is more than one Special Judge (Rent) in a district, who is designated to act as Administrative Special Judge (Rent)?

   A A Special Judge (Rent) designated by the Lahore High Court B Whichever Special Judge first hears a case in that term C The District Judge personally D The senior-most Special Judge by date of appointment, automatically
3. Question 3 of 79

   Under Section 12(1), which of the following is a landlord's obligation?

   A To provide the tenant with a rent-free grace period each year B To insure the premises against fire and theft C To personally inspect the premises at least once a month D To provide a certified copy of the tenancy agreement to the tenant, repair the premises to keep it habitable, and pay applicable taxes/fees/charges on the premises
4. Question 4 of 79

   Under Section 35(1), which earlier enactment did this Act repeal?

   A The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 B The Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 C The Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance, 1959 D The Punjab Rented Premises Ordinance, 2007
5. Question 5 of 79

   Under Section 28(7), within what period must the District Judge or Additional District Judge decide an appeal?

   A Four months from the date of filing B One month from the date of filing C Six months from the date of filing D Two months from the date of filing
6. Question 6 of 79

   Under Section 20(1), if a landlord refuses to accept rent, what may the tenant do?

   A File an application in the Rent Tribunal for deposit of the rent B Withhold all future rent indefinitely without consequence C Nothing; the tenant must simply keep attempting to pay D Immediately vacate the premises without any further obligation
7. Question 7 of 79

   Under Section 7(2), if the tenancy agreement does not mention a date of payment, by when must the tenant pay or tender the rent?

   A Not later than the tenth day of the following month B Not later than the first day of the following month C Not later than the last day of the same month D Not later than the fifteenth day of the following month
8. Question 8 of 79

   Under Section 13(1)(e), what must a tenant refrain from doing regarding the neighbours of the premises?

   A Allowing them to inspect the premises B Communicating with them about the tenancy C Causing nuisance to them D Subletting to them specifically
9. Question 9 of 79

   Under Section 30(1), if ownership of a rented premises is transferred, what must the new owner do?

   A Personally visit the tenant and orally inform him within 24 hours B Obtain a fresh tenancy agreement signed by the tenant before the transfer is valid C Nothing; the transfer is automatically binding on the tenant with no formality D Send written intimation of the transfer to the tenant, and apply to the Rent Registrar to enter his name in the register as landlord
10. Question 10 of 79

    Under Section 2(b), what does 'final order' include, in addition to concluding the proceedings?

    A An order passed in execution proceedings B An order in respect of adjustment of pagri, advance rent, security, arrears of rent, compensation, or costs C Only an order for eviction, excluding any other relief D Only an order determining the exact amount of rent payable
11. Question 11 of 79

    Under Section 13(1), which of the following is a tenant's obligation, subject to the tenancy agreement?

    A To personally register the tenancy agreement, in place of the landlord B To repaint the premises annually at his own expense C To keep the premises in the condition let out (save normal wear and tear), use it for the purpose let out, allow the landlord to enter for inspection/repair, and not make structural changes without written consent D To purchase insurance on the landlord's behalf
12. Question 12 of 79

    Under Section 2(l), who is included within the definition of 'tenant'?

    A Only the person who originally signed the tenancy agreement B Only a person registered as owner of a separate property elsewhere C Only a person who has paid at least six months' rent in advance D A person who continues in occupation after termination of tenancy for purposes of a proceeding under the Act, the legal heirs of a deceased tenant in occupation, and a sub-tenant in possession with the landlord's written consent
13. Question 13 of 79

    Under Section 33(1), who may make rules for carrying out the purposes of the Act?

    A The Government, by notification in the official Gazette B The Rent Registrar, subject to no further approval C The Lahore High Court, by administrative circular D Each individual Rent Tribunal, for its own district only
14. Question 14 of 79

    Under Section 34, do the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984 and the Code of Civil Procedure 1908 apply to proceedings under this Act, save as otherwise expressly provided?

    A Yes, but only the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order applies, not the CPC B No, they shall not apply C Yes, both apply in full to every proceeding under the Act D Yes, but only in appeals to the District Judge, not before the Rent Tribunal
15. Question 15 of 79

    Under Section 27(1), within what period must the Rent Tribunal pass a final order on an application, as a general rule?

    A Not later than one year from the date of filing B Not later than two months from the date of filing C Not later than four months from the date of filing D Not later than six months from the date of filing
16. Question 16 of 79

    Under Section 27(2), what must the Rent Tribunal do if the final order is not passed within four months?

    A Conduct the proceedings on a day-to-day basis B Refer the matter to the Lahore High Court for directions C Transfer the matter to the District Judge D Automatically dismiss the application for delay
17. Question 17 of 79

    Under Section 19(1), where must an application in respect of a rented premises be filed?

    A The office of the Rent Registrar B The Rent Tribunal of the area or district C Any Rent Tribunal in the Province, at the applicant's choice D The Lahore High Court in the first instance
18. Question 18 of 79

    Under Section 22(5), within how many days of its filing must the Rent Tribunal decide an application for leave to contest?

    A Thirty days B Ten days C Fifteen days D Forty-five days
19. Question 19 of 79

    Under Section 14(1), if a landlord fails to pay a tax, fee, or charge relating to the premises, what may the concerned authority do?

    A Nothing; only the landlord may ever be held liable B Immediately seize the premises C Direct the tenant to pay the tax, fee, or charge D Direct the Rent Tribunal to auction the premises
20. Question 20 of 79

    Under Section 12(4), if a landlord has withheld an amenity without just cause, what may the Rent Tribunal do besides ordering its restoration?

    A Authorise the tenant to restore it at his own expense and defray that expense from the rent B Order the immediate termination of the tenancy in the tenant's favour C Only impose a criminal penalty on the landlord, with no restoration order D Order the landlord's arrest until the amenity is restored
21. Question 21 of 79

    Under Section 2(m), what is a 'tenancy agreement'?

    A An agreement in writing by which a landlord lets out a premises to a tenant B Only an agreement exceeding one year in duration C Any oral or written understanding, however informal D Only an agreement registered under the Registration Act
22. Question 22 of 79

    Under Section 7(3), if the tenancy agreement does not mention a mode of payment, how must the tenant pay the rent?

    A Only in cash, delivered personally to the landlord B Only through the Rent Tribunal's registry C Only through a certified cheque D Through money order or deposit in the landlord's bank account
23. Question 23 of 79

    Under Section 28(2), does an appeal lie against an interlocutory order passed by a Rent Tribunal?

    A Yes, any interlocutory order may be appealed immediately B Yes, but only orders relating to evidence C No D Yes, but only with the District Judge's prior special leave
24. Question 24 of 79

    Under Section 10, does a subsequent agreement to sell (or other agreement) between the landlord and tenant, made after the tenancy agreement, affect the landlord-tenant relationship?

    A Yes, it automatically supersedes the tenancy agreement B No, unless the tenancy is revoked through a written agreement entered before the Rent Registrar under Section 5 C Yes, but only if the tenant is given 90 days' notice D Yes, but only if the amount involved exceeds the annual rent value
25. Question 25 of 79

    Under Section 2(e), what does 'pagri' include?

    A Only advance rent paid for the first month B Any amount received by a landlord at the time of grant or renewal of a tenancy, except advance rent or security C Only an amount paid by the tenant after the tenancy ends D Only a security deposit refundable at the end of the tenancy
26. Question 26 of 79

    Under Section 2(a), what does 'building' include, in addition to the building itself?

    A Any garage, garden, godown, out house, and open space attached or appurtenant thereto B Only fixtures permanently affixed to the walls C Only the land on which the building stands D Only structures used for residential purposes
27. Question 27 of 79

    Under Section 21(7), what may the Rent Tribunal do if the applicant fails to appear on a fixed date?

    A Automatically decide the matter in the applicant's favour regardless B Refer the matter to the District Judge for a fresh hearing C Adjourn the matter indefinitely with no further action D Dismiss the application
28. Question 28 of 79

    Under Section 32, is a Special Judge (Rent), or a person acting under his order, liable to suit for anything done in good faith under the Act?

    A Yes, but only within one year of the act complained of B Yes, but only if the error causes financial loss exceeding Rs.100,000 C No, no suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against them D Yes, they remain fully liable for any error, in good faith or not
29. Question 29 of 79

    Under Section 15, which of the following is listed as a ground for a landlord to seek eviction of a tenant?

    A The tenant has filed any application whatsoever against the landlord in the Rent Tribunal B The period of tenancy has expired, the tenant failed to pay rent within 30 days of the Section 7 due date, the tenant breached a term of the tenancy agreement, the tenant violated a Section 13 obligation, the tenant used the premises for a different purpose than let out, or the tenant sub-let without consent C The tenant has resided in the premises for more than five consecutive years D The landlord has found a new tenant willing to pay a higher rent
30. Question 30 of 79

    Under Section 28(1), within how many days of a final order may an aggrieved person prefer an appeal, and to whom?

    A Fifteen days, to the Lahore High Court B Sixty days, to the Rent Tribunal itself for reconsideration C Ninety days, to the Supreme Court D Thirty days, to the District Judge of the district
31. Question 31 of 79

    Under Section 16(3), may the Lahore High Court empower a civil judge or judicial magistrate to act as a Rent Tribunal?

    A No, only a dedicated Special Judge (Rent) may ever preside B Yes, but only for a maximum of six months at a time C Yes, but only in districts with a population under 500,000 D Yes
32. Question 32 of 79

    Under Section 9(a), if a tenancy does not conform to the Act, what must a tenant deposit before the Rent Tribunal will entertain an application on his behalf?

    A A fine equivalent to ten percent of the annual value of the rent B A fine equivalent to five percent of the annual value of the rent C A flat fine of Rs.5,000, regardless of rent value D No fine; only the landlord bears this consequence
33. Question 33 of 79

    What was the constitutional/procedural background that led to the Punjab Rented Premises Ordinance, 2007 being re-enacted as this Act in 2009?

    A An amendment to the Constitution devolving rent law to the provinces B An international treaty obligation requiring codification of tenancy law C A Supreme Court of Pakistan judgment dated 31 July 2009 led to the Ordinance being laid before, and passed by, the Punjab Assembly D A referendum held specifically on rent law reform
34. Question 34 of 79

    Under Section 22(2), within how many days of his appearance must a respondent file an application for leave to contest?

    A Fifteen days B Ten days C Thirty days D Twenty days
35. Question 35 of 79

    Under Section 36(1), which enactment did this Act separately repeal (in addition to the 1959 Ordinance)?

    A The Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967 B The Punjab Rented Premises Ordinance, 2007 C The Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance, 1959 (already covered by Section 35) D The West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance, 1959
36. Question 36 of 79

    Under Section 7(1), how must a tenant pay or tender the rent?

    A Always through the Rent Registrar's office B In the mode and by the date mentioned in the tenancy agreement C Always in cash, regardless of what the agreement says D Always on the first day of each month, regardless of the agreement
37. Question 37 of 79

    Under Section 31, how does a Rent Tribunal execute an order passed under the Act?

    A Orders under this Act cannot be executed; compliance is voluntary B As a decree of a Civil Court, exercising any or all powers of a Civil Court for that purpose C Only through referral to the police for enforcement D Only through a separate execution suit filed in an ordinary civil court
38. Question 38 of 79

    Under Section 26(1), what powers of a Civil Court may a Rent Tribunal exercise?

    A Only the power to impose criminal fines B Only the power to issue arrest warrants C No powers of a Civil Court; it is purely an administrative body D To enforce attendance, compel production of evidence, inspect a premises, or issue a commission for examination of a witness or local inspection
39. Question 39 of 79

    Under Section 2(f), what does 'premises' mean?

    A Any land or building whatsoever, without exception B Only a building used for residential purposes C A building or rented land, not being agricultural land or land subservient to agriculture D Only land situated within municipal limits
40. Question 40 of 79

    Under Section 22(6), what happens if leave to contest is refused, or the respondent fails to apply for it within the stipulated time?

    A The respondent is granted an automatic 30-day extension B The matter is referred to the District Judge for further directions C The application is automatically dismissed instead D The Rent Tribunal shall pass the final order
41. Question 41 of 79

    Under Section 5(3), what does the Rent Registrar do upon receiving a tenancy agreement?

    A Enter the particulars in a register, affix his official seal, retain a copy, and return the original to the landlord B Forward the agreement directly to the Rent Tribunal for approval C Issue a formal decree confirming the tenancy D Register the agreement only if both parties are physically present together
42. Question 42 of 79

    Under Section 9(b), if a tenancy does not conform to the Act, what must a landlord deposit before the Rent Tribunal will entertain an application on his behalf?

    A No fine; only the tenant bears this consequence B A flat fine of Rs.10,000, regardless of rent value C A fine equivalent to ten percent of the annual value of the rent D A fine equivalent to five percent of the annual value of the rent
43. Question 43 of 79

    Under Section 22(4), on what basis will the Rent Tribunal allow leave to contest?

    A Only if the respondent pays a prescribed leave fee B Only if the application discloses sufficient grounds for production of oral evidence C Only if the applicant consents to the leave being granted D Automatically, upon mere request
44. Question 44 of 79

    Under Section 2(h), what does 'rent' include, beyond the basic periodic payment?

    A Arrears of rent, a utility bill, and any amount payable by a tenant in relation to the tenancy B Only pagri paid at the time of grant of the tenancy C Only the amount specified in the original tenancy agreement, with no additions D Only advance rent paid at the start of the tenancy
45. Question 45 of 79

    On what date was the Punjab Rented Premises Act, 2009 published in the Punjab Gazette?

    A 31 July 2009 B 14 October 2009 C 17 November 2009 D 4 November 2009
46. Question 46 of 79

    Under Section 29(2), may the Lahore High Court withdraw an appeal pending before a District Judge or Additional District Judge and transfer it elsewhere?

    A Yes, at any stage B No, the High Court has no such power under this Act C Yes, but only within 30 days of the appeal's filing D Yes, but only with the unanimous consent of both parties
47. Question 47 of 79

    To what territory does the Act extend, under Section 1(2)?

    A The whole of Pakistan B The whole of the Punjab C Only Lahore District D Only urban areas of Punjab
48. Question 48 of 79

    Under Section 4, does this Act override other laws for the time being in force?

    A Yes, the provisions of this Act have effect notwithstanding anything in any other law B Only for laws relating to registration of documents C Only for laws enacted before 2009 D No, other specific laws always take precedence
49. Question 49 of 79

    Under Section 14(2), after paying a tax/fee/charge that was the landlord's responsibility, what may the tenant do?

    A Defray the amount from the rent, or file an application in the Rent Tribunal for recovery of the amount from the landlord B Withhold all future rent indefinitely until reimbursed in full C Nothing further; the amount is simply forfeited by the tenant D Immediately terminate the tenancy without notice
50. Question 50 of 79

    Under Section 2(a), what is expressly excluded from the definition of 'building'?

    A A room without a separate electricity meter B A room used for commercial purposes C A room in a hotel, hostel, boarding house, guest house, or any place of religious worship D A room in a building over two storeys
51. Question 51 of 79

    Under Section 12(2), may a landlord enter the premises without giving the tenant reasonable notice?

    A No B Yes, a landlord may enter at any time without notice C Yes, but only during daylight hours D Yes, provided he does so no more than once a week
52. Question 52 of 79

    Under Section 28(8), does any further appeal lie against an order passed by a District Judge or Additional District Judge under this Act?

    A Yes, but only within 15 days B No C Yes, a further appeal lies to the Lahore High Court D Yes, but only on a substantial question of law
53. Question 53 of 79

    Under Section 21(1), within how many days must the respondent be given notice to appear, when an application (other than one for deposit of rent) is filed?

    A Not later than fifteen days B Not later than ten days C Not later than five days D Not later than thirty days
54. Question 54 of 79

    Under Section 6(1), which of the following must a tenancy agreement contain, as far as possible?

    A Particulars of the landlord and tenant, description of the premises, period of tenancy, rate of rent and mode of payment, and the purpose for which it is let out B Only the signatures of the parties, with no further detail required C Only the landlord's national identity card number D Only the rent amount, with all other terms left to custom
55. Question 55 of 79

    Under Section 3, may the Government exempt certain premises or areas from the Act's provisions?

    A Yes, but only for premises owned by the Government itself B No, the Act applies uniformly with no exemption power C Yes, but only with the Lahore High Court's prior approval D Yes, for reasons recorded in writing and by notification in the official Gazette
56. Question 56 of 79

    Under Section 17(1), who appoints a Rent Registrar in a district or area?

    A The District Judge B The Government C The Lahore High Court D The Rent Tribunal itself
57. Question 57 of 79

    Under Section 6(2), if a tenancy has a fixed tenure but rent is fixed for only part of that tenure, what happens absent a contrary stipulation?

    A The rent automatically doubles for the unspecified remainder B The tenancy is deemed to expire at the end of the period for which rent was fixed C The rent is deemed to remain the same for the whole tenure D The Rent Tribunal must fix a fresh rent for the remainder before the tenancy can continue
58. Question 58 of 79

    Under Section 16(2), who appoints the Special Judges (Rent) who constitute a Rent Tribunal?

    A The Lahore High Court alone, without Government involvement B The Government, in consultation with the Lahore High Court C The Provincial Assembly, by resolution D The District Judge of the relevant district
59. Question 59 of 79

    Under Section 35(2)(a), what happens to a proceeding pending before a Rent Controller under the repealed 1959 Ordinance?

    A It is automatically transferred to the Lahore High Court for fresh hearing B It continues before the same Rent Controller indefinitely C It is automatically dismissed and must be refiled under the new Act D It stands transferred to the Rent Tribunal of the district or area, and is decided under the provisions of the repealed Ordinance
60. Question 60 of 79

    Under Section 11, may a tenant sublet the whole or part of the premises without the landlord's prior written consent?

    A No B Yes, provided the sub-tenant pays a higher rent to the landlord C Yes, for periods not exceeding six months D Yes, freely, without any restriction
61. Question 61 of 79

    Under Section 25(3), how many opportunities for production of evidence will the Rent Tribunal generally grant to a party?

    A As many as the party requests, without limit B Not more than two C Not more than three D Not more than one
62. Question 62 of 79

    Under Section 15(b), within what period of the Section 7 due date must a tenant fail to pay or tender rent, for this to become a ground for eviction?

    A Thirty days after expiry of the period stipulated in Section 7 B Ninety days after the due date C Six months after the due date D Immediately upon the due date, with no grace period
63. Question 63 of 79

    Under Section 8, within what period must an existing landlord and tenant bring their tenancy into conformity with the Act's provisions?

    A There is no time limit specified B Not later than one year C Not later than two years from the date the Act came into force D Not later than six months
64. Question 64 of 79

    Under Section 21(4), within how many days from the date of knowledge may a respondent apply to set aside an ex-parte order?

    A Thirty days B Twenty days C Ten days D Fifteen days
65. Question 65 of 79

    Under Section 16(4), what type of jurisdiction does a Rent Tribunal exercise over a case under the Act?

    A Advisory jurisdiction only, subject to a civil court's final approval B Concurrent jurisdiction, shared with ordinary civil courts C Exclusive jurisdiction D Jurisdiction only over eviction matters, not other disputes
66. Question 66 of 79

    Under Section 5(5), what evidentiary effect does a tenancy agreement entered with the Rent Registrar (or a certified copy) have?

    A It has no evidentiary value unless independently corroborated B It is proof of the relationship of landlord and tenant C It is conclusive proof only of the rent amount, not the relationship itself D It is proof only if accompanied by a separate court affidavit
67. Question 67 of 79

    Under Section 5(2), before whom must a landlord present the tenancy agreement?

    A The Rent Tribunal B The District Judge C The Rent Registrar D A Notary Public
68. Question 68 of 79

    Under Section 22(1), may a Rent Tribunal allow a respondent to defend an application without first obtaining leave to contest?

    A Yes, a respondent may defend freely without any leave requirement B Yes, but only in eviction proceedings specifically C Yes, provided the respondent is a first-time litigant D No
69. Question 69 of 79

    Under Section 5(4), does the entry of tenancy particulars with the Rent Registrar absolve the parties of their liability to register the agreement under the general law on registration of documents?

    A Yes, but only for tenancies exceeding three years B Yes, it fully satisfies all registration requirements under any law C No, it does not absolve them of that separate liability D Yes, but only if the premises is used for residential purposes
70. Question 70 of 79

    Under Section 29(1), who may withdraw proceedings pending before a Special Judge (Rent) or Additional District Judge and transfer them to another competent one?

    A Only the Lahore High Court, and only suo motu B The parties themselves, by mutual written agreement, without any judicial order C Only the Rent Registrar D The District Judge of the district, on a party's application and after notice to the other party
71. Question 71 of 79

    Under Section 26(2), for purposes of the Pakistan Penal Code and CrPC, what is a proceeding before a Rent Tribunal deemed to be?

    A A criminal proceeding, subject to CrPC in full B An administrative inquiry only, with no judicial character C An arbitration, governed by the Arbitration Act 1940 D A judicial proceeding, with the Rent Tribunal deemed a Civil Court
72. Question 72 of 79

    Under Section 5(1), may a landlord let out a premises to a tenant except by a tenancy agreement?

    A No B Yes, an oral agreement is equally valid C Yes, provided the tenant is a close relative D Yes, for tenancies of less than one month
73. Question 73 of 79

    Under Section 19(4), if the application is for eviction of a tenant, what must the landlord submit along with the application?

    A His own affidavit and affidavits of not more than two witnesses B Only a certified copy of the tenancy agreement, with no affidavit required C A police report confirming the tenant's non-compliance D A bank guarantee equal to one year's rent
74. Question 74 of 79

    Under Section 36(2), what happens to actions taken, orders made, or rights acquired under the 2007 Ordinance before this Act came into force?

    A They remain governed exclusively by the 2007 Ordinance forever, unaffected by the new Act B They must be entirely re-litigated from the beginning under the new Act C They are deemed to have been done, taken, made, incurred, or acquired under this Act D They are automatically void and of no legal effect
75. Question 75 of 79

    Under Section 2(d), who is included within the definition of 'landlord'?

    A Only the person named as owner in the property registry B Only a person physically residing in the premises C Only the original party to the very first tenancy agreement D The owner of a premises, and any person for the time being entitled or authorised to receive rent in respect of it
76. Question 76 of 79

    Under Section 33(2), what specific matters may rules made under the Act prescribe?

    A Only the geographic boundaries of each Rent Tribunal's jurisdiction B Only the qualifications required to be appointed a Rent Registrar C Only the salaries of Special Judges (Rent) D A model tenancy agreement, a draft application form, and a notice under the Act
77. Question 77 of 79

    Under Section 21(8), within what period must an application for restoration of a dismissed application be made?

    A Ten days of the dismissal order B Thirty days of the dismissal order C Sixty days of the dismissal order D Ninety days of the dismissal order
78. Question 78 of 79

    Under Section 12(2), may a landlord (subject to the tenancy agreement) cut off, suspend, or withhold an amenity, utility, or easement of the premises without just or sufficient cause?

    A No B Yes, provided he gives 24 hours' notice C Yes, at his sole discretion at any time D Yes, but only during the last month of the tenancy
79. Question 79 of 79

    Under Section 30(2), if the tenant pays rent to the new landlord within thirty days of when notice should normally have reached him, is the tenant deemed to have defaulted?

    A Yes, unless the tenant personally verifies the new landlord's identity in court first B Yes, regardless of when the notice was actually received C Yes, if the payment is even one day late relative to the original due date D No

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