Functions of the Board

Functions of the Board. -

1. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, it shall be the duty of the Board to provide for the improvement of Khar lands and for the construction and maintenance of embankments and for that purpose the Board shall exercise the functions specified in sub-section (2).
2. (2) The functions of the Board shall be as follows:-
   • (a) to cause to be prepared and carried out schemes for the improvement of Khar lands and for the construction and maintenance of embankments;
   • (b) to enter into contracts for the execution of such schemes;
   • (c) to levy and recover the sums due from the owners of Khar lands under the provisions of this Act;
   • (d) to advise the State Government on matters pertaining to Khar lands and embankments;
   • (e) to do all other acts and things as may be necessary for the purpose of carrying out the objects and purposes of this Act: Provided that the Board shall not undertake any scheme for the construction or maintenance of any embankment involving an expenditure exceeding such amount as may be prescribed, without the previous sanction of the State Government.