Duty of Village Panchayat to provide for certain matters

Functions, powers and property of village panchayat, panchayat union councils and district panchayats

Duty of Village Panchayat to provide for certain matters. -

1. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, it shall be the duty of a Village Panchayat to make reasonable provision for carrying out the requirements of the Panchayat Village in respect of the following matters, namely:-
   • (a) the construction, repair and maintenance of all village roads which are vested in the Village Panchayat and of all bridges, culverts and causeways on such roads;
   • (b) the lighting of public roads and public places;
   • (c) the construction of drains and the disposal of drainage water and sullage;
   • (d) the cleaning of streets and the removal of rubbish and filth;
   • (e) the opening and maintenance of cremation and burial grounds;
   • (f) the sinking and repairing of wells and the excavation, repair and maintenance of ponds for the supply of water for drinking purposes;
   • (g) the conservation of the water resources;
   • (h) the maintenance of minor irrigation works as are transferred to the Village Panchayat by the Government or Panchayat Union Council.
2. (2) The Village Panchayat may also make such other arrangements as it may deem necessary for the health, safety, welfare and convenience of the inhabitants of the Panchayat Village as may be prescribed.