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BALOCHISTAN IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE AUTHORITY ACT, 1997 BALOCHISTAN IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE AUTHORITY ACT, 1997 An Act to provide for streamlining the Irrigation and drainage system in the Province of Balochistan [Gazette of Balochistan, Extraordinary, 19th July, 1997] No.PAB/Legis.V(3)/97, dated 19‑7‑1997.‑‑The Balochistan Irrigation and Drainage Authority Bill, 1997 having been passed by the‑ Provincial Assembly on 7th July, 1997 and assented to by the Governor of Balochistan, is hereby published as an Act of the Provincial Assembly. CHAPTER II CONSTITUTION OF THE AUTHORI1Y 3. Establishment of the Authority.‑‑(1) As soon is may be after the commencement of this Act, Government shall establish an Authority to be known as the Balochistan Irrigation and Drainage Authority. (2) The Authority shall be a body corporate, to acquire, hold and dispose of property, having perpetual succession and a common seal with power subject to the provision of this Act and shall by the said nave sue and be sued (3) The headquarters of the Authority shall be at Quetta.