Section 51 in The Orissa 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 purposes 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 therefrom; and(c)do any other act necessary for carrying out the purposes of this section.
