State Act

THE ODISHA GRAMA PANCHAYATS ACT, 1964

51. Duties of Grama Panchayat in respect of water-supply :– The Grama Panchayat shall provide the Grama or any part thereof with a supply of water proper and sufficient for domestic purposes and for such pur-poses may– (a) construct, repair and maintain tanks, wells or tube-wells or lay service pipes and other water fittings for supplying water and clear out streams or water-courses; (b) with the consent of the owner thereof and with the approval of a majority of the total memberships of the Grama Panchayat utilise, cleanse or repair any tank, well, stream or water course within the Grama or provide facilities for obtaining water there-from; and (c) do any other act necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Section.