The functions of the Ward Majlis within its respective jurisdiction shall be to assist the Deh Majlis and also include the following functions, namely:––
(i) to render assistance to the Halqa Panchayat in collection and compilation of details required for formulation of development plans ;
(ii) to generate proposals and fix priority of development schemes and programmes to be implemented in the area of the Ward Majlis ;
(iii) to identify beneficiaries in order of priority, for the implementation of development schemes pertaining to the area of Ward Majlis ;
(iv) to render assistance in effective implementation of development scheme ;
(v) to suggest the location of public utilities, amenities and services like street lights, community water taps, public wells, public sanitation units, irrigation facilities,etc. ;
(vi) to formulate schemes and impart awareness on matters of public interest like cleanliness, preservation of environment, prevention of pollution, guarding against social evils, etc. ;
(vii) to promote harmony and unity among various groups of people ;
(viii) to verify the eligibility of persons getting various kinds of welfare assistance from Government such as pensions and subsides ;
(ix) to collect information on the details estimates of works proposed to be taken in the area ;
(x) to undertake social audit in all works implemented in the area and award utilisation and completion certificate for such works ;
(xi) to promote literacy, education, health, child care and nutrition;
(xii) to assist the activities of parent-teacher associations in the area ; and
xiii) to exercise such other functions as may be prescribed.