Section 43 of the Punjab Enforcement Act 2024 empowers the Hearing Officer to act under which law for security bonds?

According to Section 43 of the Punjab Enforcement Act 2024, the Hearing Officer derives the authority to require or enforce security bonds under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The CrPC provides the legal framework for taking security bonds, arrest, and ensuring compliance in matters related to offenses and enforcement proceedings.

By acting under the CrPC, the Hearing Officer can legally secure compliance, hold individuals accountable, and ensure that obligations under the Punjab Enforcement Act are properly fulfilled. This statutory empowerment prevents misuse of authority and ensures that the process of demanding security bonds is legally binding and enforceable.

Other laws such as the Civil Procedure Code, Evidence Act, or Police Rules are not the basis for this authority. Section 43 specifically aligns the Hearing Officer’s powers with the CrPC, making enforcement clear, procedural, and legally valid.