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ACT I OF 2016 ACT I OF 2016 BALOCHISTAN PROTECTION AGAINST HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT THE WORKPLACE ACT, 2016 An Act to provide for the protection of women against harassment at the workplace [Gazette of Balochistan Extraordinary, 22nd January, 2016] No.PAB/Legis:V(07)/2015/5863, dated 22.1.2016.---The Balochistan Protection Against Harassment of Women At Work Place Bill, 2015 (Bill No 07 of 2015) having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan on 16th January 2016, and assented by the Governor, Balochistan on 21st January 2016, is hereby Published as an Act of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly. Preamble.---WHEREAS, the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan recognizes the fundamental rights of every citizens of Pakistan to dignity of person, it is expedient to provide for the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace and the matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto; It is hereby enacted as follows:- 7. Ombudsperson.---There shall be an Ombudsperson preferably a woman, for the Province of Balochistan, who shall be appointed by the Government. (2) The Ombudsperson shall, in all matters, perform his function and exercise his powers fairly, honestly, diligently and independently of the executive and all executive authorities shall act in aid of the Ombudsperson (3) A person shall be qualified to be appointed as the Ombudsperson, who is not less than forty five years of age, and (a) has been or is qualified to be a Judge of a High Court; or (b) is or has been in the service of Pakistan in BPS-19 or above, possessing LLB Degree and having sufficient experience in the field of Law; or (4) The Ombudsperson shall not (a) hold any other office of profit in the service of Pakistan; or (b) occupy any other position carrying the right to remuneration for the rendering of services. (5) The Ombudsperson shall hold office for a period of three (3) years, which may be extended for a further period of two years, and shall not be eligible for re-appointment as Ombudsperson under any circumstances. (6) The Ombudsperson may any time resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the Government. (7) The Ombudsperson shall be entitled to such salary, allowances and privileges and other terms and conditions of service as the Government may determine and these terms shall not be varied during the term of his office as the Ombudsperson. (8) The Ombudsperson may appoint such staff as may be required to achieve the purpose of this Act. (9) At any time, when the Office of the Ombudsperson is vacant, or the Ombudsperson is absent or is unable to perform his function due to any cause, the Government shall appoint an acting Ombudsperson.