Functions of Union Parishad

The Chairman is the focal point of all the work of the Union Parishad. He is the chief executive of the council, and any decision of the council requires the approval of the chairman. In a word, the chairman has the responsibility to supervise all kinds of work of the union including municipal, development, revenue, administration.

01. Five schools and various term development plans.

02. Rural infrastructure development, conservation and maintenance.

 03. Related to education and primary and mass education activities.

 04. Implement health, family planning related activities.

 05. Necessary activities for agriculture, fisheries and animal resources and other economic development.

 07. Taking necessary steps for epidemic control and disaster management.

07. Assignment and collection of taxes, fees, tolls, fees etc.

 06. Performing necessary activities related to family dispute resolution, women and child welfare.

 09. To take necessary initiative and provide cooperation in sports, social development culture etc.

 10. To take necessary measures for the development and protection of the environment.

11. To fulfill the responsibilities assigned by the government to maintain law and order and to take necessary action.

 12. Birth-death registration.

 13. To take care of government places, open spaces, parks and playgrounds.

 14. Lighting of lamps in Union Parishad streets and government places.

 15. Plantation and conservation of trees and prevention of theft and destruction of tree resources.

 16. Maintenance and management of cemeteries, crematoriums, public meeting places and other government property.

 16. Prevent unauthorized entry into highways, highways and government places and prevent nuisance and its causes in these places.

 16. Prevent damage, destruction or destruction of highways and highways.

19. Ensure collection, removal and management of dung and road waste.

 20. Criminal and dangerous business control.

 21. Removal and control of dead animals and control of slaughter of animals.

22. Construction and reconstruction of new houses, buildings and control of dangerous buildings in the Union.

23. Management and conservation of wells, water taps, reservoirs, ponds and other sources of water supply.

24. To prevent contamination of drinking water sources and prohibit the use of water from wells, ponds or other sources of water suspected to be harmful to public health.

 25. Prohibit or control the use of bathing clothes or animals in wells, ponds or other places near water supply reserved for drinking water.

 26. Controlling weeds, jute or other wetting in ponds or other places near water supply.

26. Prohibit or control skin dyeing or tanning in residential areas.

26. Prohibition or control of excavation of stones or other objects by digging soil in residential areas.

 29. Prohibit or control the construction of bricks, earthenware or other kilns in residential areas.

 30. To take necessary action in case of storms, earthquakes or other natural calamities including fires, floods, hailstorms and to provide full-time assistance to the government.

 31. To maintain a list of widows, orphans, the poor and the needy.

 32. To encourage the development of cooperative movement and rural industries.

 33. Taking measures to produce extra food.

 34. To control and maintain the loss of cattle.

35. Arranging first aid center.

 36. To take other necessary measures for the safety, comfort or convenience of the residents of the Union.

36. Encouraging the introduction of e-governance.

36. Expansion of cooperation with other organizations engaged in similar activities like Union Parishad.

39. Responsibilities imposed by the Government from time to time.