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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 13. Power of the Authority to make Rules and Regulations.--(1)The Authority may make rules and regulations, with the previous approval of the Government, not inconsistent with this Act, to provide for all Regulations matters for which provision is necessary or expedient for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of this Act; (2) in particular and without prejudice to the generality of the power in subsection (1) the Authority may make regulations to provide for the installation, operation and maintenance of water supply, sewerage and sanitation service including:- (i) procedures for applying for and providing connections for water supply, sewerage and sanitation systems in the Area; (ii) specification of design standards, construction methods and materials, for water supply and sanitary pipe-work, fixtures and fittings; (iii) specifications and procedures for installation and maintenance of internal pipe-work, fixtures and fittings; (iv) measures to protect water resources and water supply systems from sources of contamination or pollution; (v) control of the discharge of industrial wastes to sewerage and sanitation systems; (vi) powers of inspection and enforcement; and (vii) licensing of contractors.