Functions of the Corporation

Functions of the Corporation.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the functions of the Corporation shall be to plan, develop, maintain and manage the State Highways, major district roads and other roads vested in or entrusted to it by the Government.

1. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the Corporation may—
   • (a) perform all or any of the functions of the State Government, or any local authority, as the case may be, in relation to the execution of works and development of State Highways, major district roads and other roads, as may be entrusted to it by the Government;
   • (b) carry out surveys, inspections and investigations necessary for the purposes of this Act;
   • (c) provide for, or carry out, the periodic repairs and maintenance of the State Highways, major district roads and other roads vested in or entrusted to it;
   • (d) plant and maintain trees on the sides of the roads vested in or entrusted to it;
   • (e) perform such other functions as may be prescribed.
2. (3) The Corporation may also undertake, if requested by the Government, the construction, maintenance and management of any new road or bridge or any other road development project.
3. (4) The Corporation may, for the discharge of its functions, enter into any contract or agreement with any person or agency, subject to such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.