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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 XIV GOVERNMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS RELATIONS 128. Directions by Chief Executive of the Province.‑‑‑(1) The Chief Executive of the Province may, by himself or through any officer specifically authorized by him, issue directions to the District Government through the concerned Zila Nazim for the purpose of ‑ (a) preventing any grave threat to public peace and order; (b) handling emergencies and providing relief therefore; and (c) protection and security of the people and the security and integrity of the State or any part thereof. (2) Where the situation demands immediate action and the Zila Nazim fails to comply with the directions given to him under subsection (1), the Chief Executive of the Province may require the Chief Secretary to direct the Inspector‑General, Police and the District Coordination Officer' concerned to take such action as the situation may necessitate.