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ACT IX OF 1989 ACT IX OF 1989 BALOCHISTAN WATER AND SANITATION AUTHORITY ACT, 1989 An Act to provide for the establishment of a Water and Sanitation Authority for cities in Balochistan. [Gazette of Balochistan, Extraordinary, 27th September, 1989] No.PAB/LEGIS: 111(8)/89, dated 27-9-1989.-- The Balochistan Water and Sanitation Authority Bill, 1989 having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan on 10th July, 1989 and assented to by the Governor of Balochistan, is hereby published as-an Act of the Provincial Assembly. CHAPTER III POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE AUTHORITY 11. Guiding principle for actions and decisions of the Authority.--The Authority shall, in exercising powers and functions under this Act, have regard to the health and welfare of all the people in its area, for the importance of providing an adequate supply of potable water to meet the basic needs of all people, and for eliminating water-borne diseases through the provision of effective sewerage and sanitation systems.