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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 VI AREA WATER BOARDS 30. Function of Area Water Boards.‑‑(1) The functions of Area Water Board shall be:‑‑ (1) To formulae and implement policies with a view to achieve and continuously improve effective, economical and efficient utilization of irrigation water at its disposal and to ensure that within a period not exceeding 7 to 10 years from the date of its constitution, it becomes fully operative as a self supporting and financially self‑sustaining entity. (2) To plan, design, construct, operate and maintain the irrigation, drainage and flood control infrastructure located within its territorial jurisdiction. (3) To adopt and implement policies aimed at promoting, formation, growth and development of Farmer Organizations including pilot projects for Farmer Organizations and faithful monitoring of the results thereof. (4) To perform any other functions assigned by the Authority.