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Describe the functions of a Municipal Corporation regarding:

(a) Public Health and Sanitation.

(b) Electricity and Water Supply.

(c) Education and Sports.

(d) Public Works.

(e) Record of Births and Deaths.

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Following are the subject concerned functions of a Municipal Corporation: 

(a) Public Health and Water Supply: 

The Municipal Corporation establishes and maintains hospitals, dispensaries, maternity homes and child welfare centers. It provides vaccination and inoculation, disposal of garbage and rules against adulteration of milk, drugs and foodstuffs. 

(b) Electricity and Water Supply: 

It incorporates the provision of safe drinking water, construction and maintenance of waterworks and supply of electricity. 

(c) Education and Sports: 

The Corporation establishes primary and secondary schools, night-schools and adult education centers. They provide facilities for young boys and girls, to develop their aptitude for sports. 

(d) Public Works: 

It includes 

1. The maintenance and naming of public roads and streets; 

2. Framing rules regarding the construction of shopping centers, restaurants and hotels; and 

3. Serving notice for the demolition of such buildings as are in bad condition.

(e) Record of Births and Death:

The Municipal Corporation maintains an account of births and deaths.

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