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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 XVI PENALTIES AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 142. Notices and authorization.‑‑‑Each Nazim shall authorise an officer or officers under his administrative control‑ (a) to issue legal notices on behalf of the respective Administration for violation or commission of any offence under this; Ordinance or rules or bye‑laws made thereunder. (b) to take such measures and actions for compliance of directions contained in the notices issued restraining violation or commission of any offence under this Ordinance, rules or bye‑laws; and (c) to initiate legal proceedings, defend any legal proceedings initiated 4gainse the Local Government, attend Court proceedings and represent the concerned Local Government.