Functions and duties of the Board

(1) It shall be lawful for the Board to arrange for the execution of any of the following types of schemes in a Sabha area, namely: (a) water supply schemes; (b) sewerage schemes: Provided that before arranging for the execution of any scheme within a Sabha area, the Board shall consult the Gram Panchayat of the area concerned and obtain its concurrence to the scheme. (2) Any Gram Panchayat may request the Board to arrange for the execution of any of the schemes referred to in sub-section (1) within its area and the Board may, subject to availability of funds, make reasonable provision for executing such scheme.