(1) The Authority shall exercise the following powers and perform the following functions, namely: –
(a) to popularize and disseminate the teachings of Srimad Bhagavad Gita;
(b) to organize cultural, educational seminars, workshops, fairs, exhibitions and conferences;
(c) to organize mela;
(d) to provide civic amenities in the mela area;
(e) to provide for health facilities in the mela area;
(f) to provide for supply of clean potable water in the mela area;
(g) to provide for supply of electricity in the mela area by temporary or permanent structure, as may be permissible and required;
(h) to provide for a police post for maintaining law and order in the mela area;
(i) to develop and maintain green zone in and around the mela area;
(j) to enter into agreement with persons for a short or long term lease to provide and create such infrastructure, as the Authority may decide for better management and administration of mela;
(k) to decide policy for the augmentation of revenue sources;
(l) to make arrangements for fund through grants from the State Government or other sources;
(m) any other function, as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act.
Powers and functions of Authority.