Functions of Municipality in India

The Municipalities have been given enormous powers and functions:

1)   Obligatory functions;

2)   Discretionary functions and

3)   Functions delegated by the State Government.

The main functions of Municipality in India are:

1. The construction, diversion, maintenance and improvement of streets, bridges, squares, gardens, tanks, ghats, wells, channels, drains, latrines and urinals;
2. The watering and cleaning of streets;
3. Lighting;
4. Water-supply;
5. Conservancy including sewage disposal;
6. Acquiring, keeping and equipping of open spaces for public purposes;
7. Planting and preservation of trees;
8. Construction of dwelling houses;
9. Maintenance and improvement of education;
10. Construction and maintenance of hospitals, dispensaries, orphanages, maternity houses, dharmasalas, guest houses etc.;
11. Promotion of vaccination;
12. Prevention of the spread of dangerous diseases;
13. Construction and maintenance of municipal markets and slaughter houses;
14. Assistance to public libraries;
15. Giving of relief in time of famine, scarcity or any other natural calamity;
16. Urban Planning including town planning;
17. Disposal of the dead animals or bodies;
18. Establishment and maintenance of burial grounds;
19. Implementation of the planning in the municipal area as a part of the district plans;
20. Development etc;
21. Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries;
22. Fire Services;
23. Urban forestry and protection of the environment;
24. Safeguarding the interest of the weaker section;
25. Slum improvement and up-gradation;
26. Promotion of urban amenities;
27. Registration of births and deaths;
28. Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries;
29. Adult education and non-formal education;
30. Health and family planning;
31. Welfare of SC and ST;
32. Maintenance of municipal markets;
33. Maintenance of monuments and historical places;
34. Clearing Public Street and places; etc.