Functions of the Authority .

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any treaty, agreement or instrument, the Authority shall have the following functions, namely:-

(a) to arrange for the safety evaluation of all dams in the State;

(b) to conduct periodical inspection of the dam;

(c) to advise any alteration, improvement or replacement of all or any part of the dam found to be in a hazardous condition;

(d) to advise Government or other agencies about policies and procedures to be followed in site investigation, design, construction, operation and maintenance of dams;

(e) to advise Government to suspend the functioning of any dam if the public safety so demands;

(f) to examine the precariousness of any dam, in public interest and to submit its recommendations to the Government;

(g) to inspect and advise Government on advisability of raising or lowering of the reservoir level of any dam taking into account the safety of the dam concerned and the environmental aspects involved;

(h) to inspect and advise the Government on the sustainability of any dam to hold the water in the reservoir thereof;

(i) such other functions as may be assigned by the Government.