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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 XVII LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 161. Removals.‑‑‑(1) Where proceedings of disqualification under section 152 have been initiated on and application made by any person or by the Chief Election Commissioner on his own motion against a member,. Nazim or Naib Nazim, the Election Commission or any authority authorised by it may issue a notice to show cause to a member, Nazim or as the case may be. Naib Nazim, within a specified period as to why proceedings against him may not be Taken for his removal for breach, of any of the provisions of section 152. (2) Where the Election Commission or an authority authorised by it is not satisfied with the reply to the notice show cause referred to in subsection (1) or any reply to the said notice is .not tiled within the period fixed by him, he may order for an enquiry in the matter and for that purpose appoint an Enquiry Officer. (3) On the basis of enquiry held under subsection (2), the Election Commission or an authority authorised by it may order the removal of a member, Nazim or, as the case may be, Naib Nazim: Provided that before an order of removal is passed, the member. Nazim or, as the case may be, Naib Nazim against whom enquiry proceedings are carried out shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity of being heard, including personal hearing if so requested.