Provided that during the first three years the Government may appoint any person as Chairman of a Block Panchayat Board.

Advisory Functions of Panchayat Board Advisory Functions of Panchayat Board.--The following shall be the functions of the Board:--

1. (1) to advise on the development of the Block in respect of--
   • (a) improvement of communications:
   • (b) improvement of irrigation facilities;
   • (c) opening and locating of Government Ayurvedic hospitals;
   • (d) opening and location of new Veterinary dispensaries;
   • (e) granting of stud bulls for improvement of the breeds of cattle;
   • (f) opening and location of dairy farms, poultry and piggery centres;
   • (g) procurement for distribution within the Block of improved seeds, chemical fertilizers, improved agricultural implements and other material calculated to improve the agricultural produce and for the purpose;
     • (i) opening and location of new schools;
   • (k) medical relief, sanitation and public health;
   • (l) construction and repair of roads;
   • (m) collection and maintenance of statistics;
   • (n) execution of all special schemes of development;
   • (o) supply of drinking water; and
   • (p) any other allied matter.