Functions of the Ward Sabha

The Ward Sabha shall perform the following functions:-

a) rendering assistance to the Panchayat in collection and compilation of details required for formulation of development plans;

b) generating proposals and fixing priority of development schemes and programmes to be implemented in the area of the Ward Sabha;

c) identification of beneficiaries in order of priority, for the implementation of development schemes pertaining to the area of Ward Sabha;

d) rendering assistance in effective implementation of development scheme;

e) suggesting the location of public utilities, amenities and services like street lights, community water taps, public wells, public sanitation units, irrigation facilities etc.;

f) Formulating schemes and imparting awareness on matters of public interest like cleanliness, preservation of environment, prevention of pollution, guarding against social evils etc;

g) promoting harmony and unity among various groups of people;

h) verifying the eligibility of persons getting various kinds of Welfare assistance from Government such as pensions and subsidies;

i) getting information on the detailed estimates of works proposed to be taken in the area of the Ward Sabha; exercise social audit in all works implemented in the area of the Ward Sabha and awarding utilisation and completion certificate for such works;

j) getting information from the officials concerned as to the services they will render and the works they propose to do in the area of the Ward Sabha;

k) assisting the activities of parent-teacher associations in the area;

l) promoting literacy, education, health, child care and nutrition;

m) exercise check on institutions and functionaries in all social sectors; and

n) such other functions as may be prescribed from time to time.