| The
functions of U.P. Jal Nigam
shall be the following namely |
| The
preparation, execution promotion
and financing the schemes
for the supply of water
and for sewage disposal. |
| To
render all necessary services
in regard to water supply
and sewerage to the State
Government and local bodies,
on request to private institutions
or individuals. |
| To
prepare State plans for
water supply, sewerage and
drainage on the directions
of the State Govt. |
| To
review and advise on the
tariff taxes and charges
of water supply in the areas
of Jal Sansthans and local
bodies which have entered
into on agreement with Jal
Nigam under section 46. |
| To
assess the requirement of
materials and arrange for
their procurement and utilisation. |
| To
establish state standards
for water supply and sewerage
services. |
| To
perform all function not
stated herein which were
being performed by the Local
Self Govt. Engineering Department
before the commencement
of the act. |
| To
review annually the technical,
financial, economic and
other aspects of water supply
and sewerage system to every
Jal Sansthan or local bodies
which has entered into an
agreement with the Nigam
under section 46 of the
act. |
| To
establish and maintain a
facility to review and appraise
the technical, financial,
economic and other pertinent
aspects of every water supply
and sewerage scheme in the
state. |
| To
operate, run and maintain
any water works and sewerage
system if and when directed
by the State Govt. on such
terms and conditions and
for such period as may be
specified by the State Govt. |
| To
assess the requirements
for man power and training
in relation to water supply
and sewerage services in
the state. |
| To
carry out applied research
for efficient discharge
of the functions of the
Nigam or a Jal Sansthan. |
| Any
other function entrusted
to the Nigam by or under
the Act. |
| Such
other functions as may be
entrusted to the Nigam by
the State Govt. by notification
in the Gazette. |
|
The Nigam shall subject
to the provision of the
Act have power to do anything
which may be necessary or
expedient for carrying out
its functions under the
Act. |
|
Without prejudice to the
generality of the foregoing
provision, such power shall
include the power : |
| To
inspect all water supply
and sewerage facilities
in the State by whomsoever
they are operated. |
| To
obtain such periodic or
specific information from
any local body and operating
agency as it may deem necessary. |
| To
provide training for its
own personnel as well as
employees of the local bodies. |
| To
prepare and carry out schemes
for water supply and sewerage. |
| To
lay down the schedule of
fees for all services rendered
by the Nigam to the State
Government, local bodies,
institutions or individuals. |
| To
enter into contract or agreement
with any person, firm or
institution, as the Nigam
may deem necessary, for
performing its function
under the Act. |
| To
adopt its own budget annually. |
| To
approve tariffs for water
supply and sewerage services
applicable to respective
local areas comprised within
the jurisdiction of Jal
Sansthans and such local
bodies as have entered into
an agreement with the Nigam
under section 46. |
| To
borrow money, issue debentures
to obtain subventions and
grants and manage its own
funds. |
| To
disburse loans to local
bodies for their water supply
and sewerage schemes. |
| To
incur expenditure and to
grant loans and advances
to such persons or authorities
as the Nigam may deem necessary
for performing the functions
under the Act. |
