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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‑IV ESTABLISHMENT 16. Immunity of the Authority and its employees.‑‑(1) The Managing Director, members of Board of Management, officers and servants of the Authority shall, when acting or purporting to act, in pursuance of any of the provisions of the Act, be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Pakistan Penal Code. (2) No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the Authority, the Managing Director, Members or officers and servants of the Authority in respect of anything done or intended to be done in good faith under this Act.