7. [ Functions of the Ward Sabha. - The Ward Sabha shall perform the following functions:-
(a)rendering assistance to the Panchayat in collection and compilation of details required for formulation of development plans;(b)garnering proposals and fixing priority of development schemes and programmes to be implemented in the area of the Ward Sabha;(c)identification of beneficiaries in order of priority, for the implementation of development schemes pertaining to the area of Ward Sabha;(d)rendering assistance in effective implementation of development schemes;(e)suggesting the location of public utilities, amenities and services like street lights, community water-public wells, public satiation units, irrigation facilities etc;(f)formulating schemes and imparting awareness on matters of public interest like cleanliness, preservation of environment, prevention of pollution, guarding against social evils etc;(g)promoting harmony and unity among various groups of people;(h)verifying the eligibility of persons getting various kinds of Welfare assistance from Government such as pensions and subsidies;(i)getting information on the detailed estimates of works(' proposed to be taken in the area of the Ward Sabha; exercising social audit in all works implemented in the area of the Ward Sabha and awarding utilization and completion certificate for such works;(j)getting information from the officials concerned as to the services they will render and the works they propose to do in the area of the Ward Sabha;(k)assisting the activates of parent-teahcer associations in the area;(l)promoting literacy, education, health, child care and nutrition;(m)exercising check on institutions and functionaries in all social sectors; and(n)such other functions as may be prescribed from time to time.]
