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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 VII UNION ADMINISTRATION 82. Setting aside decisions of Union Nazim.‑‑‑(1) On a motion initiated by the Tehsil Nazim or Town Nazim, Tehsil Council or, as the case may be, Town Council may, by a resolution stating the grounds thereof, passed by a simple majority of its total membership, set aside an order or decision taken by Union Nazim, if it considers the same to be against the interest of the people or public policy. (2) The result of the resolution referred to in subsection (1) shall be notified by the Tehsil Council or Town Council, as the case may be.