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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 6. Removal of members of the Authority.‑‑The Government may, by notification, remove any member of the Authority except the ex officio members, in case such member‑‑ (a) is incapable of discharging his responsibilities under this Act; or (b) has been declared insolvent; or (c) has been declared to be disqualified for employment, or has been dismissed from the service of the Government, or has been convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude; or (d) has knowingly acquired or has continued to hold without the permission, in writing, of the Government, directly or indirectly any share or interest in any contract or employment with or on behalf of the Authority likely to be benefited as a result of the operations of the Authority; or (e) is under the age of twenty‑one years; or (f) is not citizen of Pakistan: Provided that where action is proposed to be taken by the Government under (a) or (b) above, the concerned member of the Authority shall be duly informed of the case against him and shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to show cause.