Obligatory functions of Corporations
It shall be incumbent on the Corporation to make adequate provisions, by any means or measures which it may lawfully use or take, for each of the following matters:
- The construction, maintenance and cleaning of drains and drainage works and of public latrines, urinals and similar conveniences
- The construction and maintenance of works and means for providing supply of water for public and private purposes
- The scavenging, removal and disposal of filth, rubbish and other obnoxious or polluted matters
- The reclamation of unhealthy localities, the removal of noxious vegetation and generally the abatement of all nuisances
- The regulation of places for the disposal of the dead and the provision and maintenance of places for the said purpose
- The construction and maintenance of cattle pond
- Measures for preventing and checking the spread of dangerous diseases
- The construction and maintenance of municipal markets and the regulation thereof
- The regulation and abatement of offensive or dangerous trades or practices
- The securing or removal of dangerous buildings and places
- The construction, maintenance, alteration and improvement of public streets, bridges, culverts, causeways and the like
- The lighting, watering and cleaning of public streets and other public places
- The removal of obstructions and projections in or upon streets, bridges and other public places
- The naming and numbering of streets and premises
- The maintenance of municipal offices
- The laying out and maintenance of public parks, gardens or recreation grounds
- The maintenance of a fire brigade and the protection of life and property in the case of fire
- The maintenance of monuments and memorials vested in a local authority in the Municipal area immediately before the commencement of this Act or which may be vested in the Corporation after such commencement
- The maintenance and development of the value of all properties vested in or entrusted to the management of the Corporation
- The fulfillment of any other obligation imposed by or under this Act or any other law for the time being in force
- Planting and care of trees on roadsides, etc.
- Survey of buildings and lands