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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 V SUPPLY OF WATER AND EXECUTION OF SCHEMES 31. Mains, Aqueducts etc.--(1) The Authority or any person authorised by it shall have the power to place and maintain aqueducts, conduits and lines of mains, drains, sewers or pipes over, under, along or across any immovable property without acquiring such property, and to enter on such property for the purpose of examining, repairing, altering or removing any aqueducts, conduits or lines of mains, sewers or pipes: Provided that the Authority shall not, except as otherwise required under this Act, acquire any right other than the power aforesaid. (2) The power conferred by subsection (1) shall not be exercisable in respect of any property vested in or under the control of management of the Federal Government or Provincial Government or any local authority or Railway Administration save with the prior permission of such Government or local authority or Railway Administration: Provided that such permission shall not be necessary if any repair, replacement, removal or improvement in connection with water and sanitation works is required to be made urgently in order to maintain the service without interruption or for averting danger to human life or property. (3) The Authority or any person authorised by it shall, while exercising the power under this section, cause as little damage and inconvenience as possible, and if any damage or inconvenience is actually caused, a reasonable compensation as may be determined by the Authority, or by a person appointed by it in this behalf, shall be paid for such damages or inconvenience. (4) In the case of disagreement between the Authority and the person to whom damages are due, the amount of compensation shall be determined by arbitrator, appointed for the purpose by the Authority and the claimant, and shall be binding on the parties.