Who recovers the rent from the illegal occupier?

According to the PERA Force Laws, the responsibility for recovering rent from an illegal occupier of State property lies with the Enforcement Officer. Once the Hearing Officer determines the rent or penalty for illegal occupation—usually based on the report of the Sub Divisional Enforcement Officer (SDEO)—the Enforcement Officer is tasked with executing the recovery as per prescribed rules.

The Enforcement Officer ensures compliance with the order by issuing notices, maintaining records, and collecting the assessed rent within the legally specified timeframe. If the illegal occupier fails to pay the due rent voluntarily, the Enforcement Officer has the authority to initiate recovery actions, which may include sealing property, confiscating goods, or proceeding with legal recovery measures as allowed under the Act.

This arrangement ensures a clear procedural hierarchy:

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  The SDEO provides factual assessment.

  
  


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  The Hearing Officer decides the rent amount.

  
  


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  The Enforcement Officer implements the recovery.

  
  

Such structure prevents misuse of authority and promotes efficiency and transparency in handling cases of unauthorized possession. The PERA Force Laws emphasize that rent recovery should be carried out strictly according to the prescribed procedure, ensuring fairness while protecting State property rights.

In conclusion, under the PERA Force Laws, the Enforcement Officer plays the key operational role in enforcing the Hearing Officer’s decision and recovering rent from any person found in illegal occupation of public or State property.