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ACT I OF 1991 ACT I OF 1991 BALOCHISTAN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE MARKETS ACT, 1991 An Act to provide for the better regulation of purchase and sale of agricultural produce and the establishment of markets for agricultural produce in the Balochistan Province [Gazette of Balochistan, Extraordinary, 25th November, 1991] No. PAB/Legis.III(3)/91, dated 25-11-1991.--The Balochistan Agricultural Produce Markets Bill, 1991 having been passed by the Province Assembly of Balochistan on 9th October, 1991 and assented to by the Governor of Balochistan, is hereby published as an Act of the Provincial Assembly. 22. Levy of surcharge on loss.--(1) Every person shall be liable for the loss, waste or misapplication of any money or property belonging to a market committee, if such loss, waste or misapplication is proved to the satisfaction of the Deputy Commissioner or any other officer specially empowered in this behalf by the- Government to be the direct consequence of such person's neglect or misconduct in the performance of his duties while being a member of the market committee. (2) The person against whom an order under subsection (1) is made, may within one month of the issue of such order, appeal to the Government which shall have the power of confirming, modifying or setting aside the order.