Representation under Section 51 is made before:

According to Section 51 of the PERA Act 2024, any representation under the Act is made before the Hearing Officer. This officer is responsible for reviewing submissions from the offender or complainant and considering their arguments, evidence, or requests before making recommendations or forwarding the matter to the competent authority.

This process ensures fairness, transparency, and procedural accountability, allowing the concerned parties to be heard in an official capacity. The Hearing Officer evaluates the representation impartially, safeguarding the rights of both the offender and the complainant. Other officials, such as Sub Divisional Officers, Authority members, or Magistrates, are not the designated authority for accepting representations under this section.

By specifying the Hearing Officer as the point of representation, the PERA Act ensures that all matters are handled systematically, legally, and efficiently, strengthening trust in the enforcement process and reinforcing adherence to the rules laid out in the PERA Force Laws.