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ACT II OF 2017 ACT II OF 2017 BALOCHISTAN PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2017 An Act to promote and ensure full and effective inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the community in line with the Islamic teachings and international best practices to protect their rights [Gazette of Balochistan Extraordinary, 8th June, 2017] No. PAB/Legis:v(02)/2017, dated 8.6.2017.---The Balochistan Persons with Disabilities Bill (Bill No.02 of 2017) having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan on 20th May, 2017 and assented to by the Governor, Balochistan on 07th June, 2017 is hereby published as an Act of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly. Preamble.---WHEREAS it is expedient to put in place legal and institutional framework to protect the rights of the Persons with Disabilities: It is hereby enacted as follows:- CHAPTER III ADMINISTRATION OF RIGHTS 24. Funds for rehabilitation.---(1) The government shall establish non-endowment fund for sustainably financing the projects and activities related to ensuring effective rights protection and inclusion in society of Persons with Disabilities. (2) The government shall establish non-endowment fund and other valuables. (3) The funds established in subsections (1) and (2) shall be managed by the council. (4) The funds shall be financed through: (i) Grants from provincial governments; (ii) Grants from international organizations, governments and other such bodies; (iii) Imposition of taxes and other charges by the government for rehabilitation of disabled person; (iv) Fines and penalties under this Act; (v) Donations and bequests by private persons; and (vi) Any other source. (5) The money from the funds mentioned subsections (1) and (2) shall be used only for the projects and activities directly related to rehabilitation of the Persons with Disabilities.