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ORDINANCE XVIII OF 2001 ORDINANCE XVIII OF 2001 BALOCHISTAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE, 2001 An Ordinance to establish, reconstruct and regulate the Local Governments in the Province of Balochistan [Gazette of Balochistan, Extraordinary, 9th August, 2001] No. Legis:I‑122/Law/2000‑111, dated 9‑8‑2001.‑‑‑The following Ordinance made by the Governor of Balochistan on 8th August, 2001 is hereby published for general information: Whereas it is expedient to devolve political power and decentralize administrative and financial authority to accountable Local Governments for good governance, effective delivery of services and transparent decision making through institutionalized participation of the people at grass‑root level; And whereas the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan is dissolved, the Governor is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary to take immediate action; Now, therefore, in pursuance of Article 4 of the Provisional Constitution (Amendment) Order, 1999 (Chief Executive's Order No.9 of 1999 and in exercise of all powers enabling in that behalf, the Governor of Balochistan is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:‑‑ CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY 1. Short title, extent and commencement.‑‑(1) This Ordinance may be called the Balochistan Local Government Ordinance, 2001. (2) It extends to the whole of the Province of Balochistan other than the areas notified as cantonments under the Cantonments Act, 1924 (II of 1924), in relation to the matter covered under the said Act. (3) It shall come into force on the fourteenth day of August, 2001, except the provisions as contained in section 39(k), Chapter XVII and section 196(1)(b) of Chapter XIX which shall come into force on such date or dates as the Government may, by Notification in the official Gazette; appoint: Provided that the provisions as contained in Chapter XII shall be applicable only for the financial year 2001‑2002.