Section 64(1)(a) in West Bengal Municipal Act, 1993
(a)giving relief to, and establishing and maintaining, in time of [famine, flood or earthquake] [Substituted by the West Bengal Act XLV of 1994. w.e.f. 10.10.1994, for 'famine and scarcity'.], relief works for, destitute persons within the limits of the municipal area;