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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 III POWER AND DUTIES OF THE AUTHORITY 10. Acquisition of land by the Authority.‑‑Acquisition of any land or any interest in land by the Authority for the purposes of or under this section, or for any scheme under this Act shall be deemed to be an acquisition for a public purposes within the scope and meaning of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894: Provided that the Authority, prior to approaching the Government for any proposed acquisition of land or any interest therein shall, in consultation with the likely affectees, prepare a resettlement plan which shall be duly approved by the Authority.