Functions and duties of the Board.

7. Functions and duties of the Board.—(1) It shall be lawful for the Board to arrange for the execution of, or to advance loans for the exccution of any of the following types of schemes in a Panchayat area, namely:- (a) water supply schemes, (b) sewerage schemes, (c) any other development or improvement schemes: Provided that before arranging for the execution of any scheme within a Panchayat area, the Board shall consult the Panchayat concerned and obtain its concurrence to the scheme. (2) Any panchayat may request the Board to arrange for the execution of, or to advance loans for the execution of, any of the schemes referred to in sub-section (1) within its area and the Board may, subject to the availability of funds, make reasonable provision to arrange for the execution of the scheme or to advance loans therefor, as the case may be.