Court : Patna
..... functions of gram panchayat--subject to such condition as may be specified by the government from time to time, the gram panchayat shall perform the functions specified below : (i) general functions : (1) preparation of annual plans for the development of the panchayat area;(2) preparation of annual budge;(3) power to take up relief works in natural calamities;(4) removal of encroachments on public properties;(5) organising voluntary labour and ..... from time to time the zila parishad shall perform following functions : (1) agriculture : (i) promotion of measures to increase agricultural production and to popularise the use of improved agricultural implements and the adoption of improved agricultural practices;(ii) opening and maintenance of agricultural seed farms and commercial farms;(iii) establishment and maintenance of godowns;(iv) conducting agricultural fairs and exhibitions;(v) management of agricultural and horticultural extension of training centres;(vi) training of farmers;(vii) land improvement and soil conservation. ..... and other means of communication : (i) construction and maintenance of public roads, drains, culverts and other means of communications which are not under the control of any other local authority or the government;(ii) maintenance of any building or other property vested in the panchayat samiti;(iii) maintenance of boats, ferries and ..... section 134 of the bihar panchayat raj act, 1993 (bihar act 19, 1993) shall apply in respect of composition, functions .....
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