A person pretending to be a PERA officer commits an offence under:

According to Section 46 of PERA Act 2024, a person who pretends to be a PERA officer commits the offence of false personation. This occurs when an individual assumes the identity of an enforcement officer with the intent to deceive others, obstruct enforcement proceedings, or gain unlawful advantage.

The law treats this act seriously because impersonation undermines the authority of PERA officers and can compromise the enforcement of legal orders. Unlike Section 45, which deals with company offences, or Sections 47 and 49, which address other enforcement matters, Section 46 specifically targets false personation, ensuring that all individuals are held accountable for misrepresentation.

By defining and penalizing impersonation, Section 46 protects the integrity of the PERA Act, ensures public confidence in enforcement processes, and maintains strict legal accountability for those attempting to mislead authorities.