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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 XIII LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROPERTY 121. Ownership of immovable property.‑‑‑(1) Subject to any reservations made, or any conditions imposed by the Government, the property specified hereunder shall vest in the respective Local Government if it is:‑ (a) vested in a Local Government through succession as provided in section 180: (b) transferred to the Local Government by the Government or any other authority, organization or an individual; and (c) constructed or acquired by a Local Government with its title. (2) The properties of the Government in possession of the local councils established under Balochistan Local Government Ordinance, 1980 (11 of 1980) shall pass on to their successors as provided in section 180 till varied by the Government. (3) The successor Local Governments shall, subject to policy of the Government or contractual obligations, make bye‑laws for the use, development and management of the Local. Government properties.