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Functions of Union Parishad
Sections 30, 31, 32 and 33 of the Local Government (Union Council) Ordinance, 1983 deal with the functions of the Union Parishad. The functions of the Union Parishad are mainly divided into five parts. The union council works in municipal, police and security, revenue and administration, development and poverty alleviation and justice in the union area.

Municipalities
Police and security
Revenue and Administration
Development and Poverty Alleviation
Municipal functions

Section 30 of the Local Government (Union Council) Ordinance, 1983 deals with municipal works. Municipal functions are divided into mandatory and optional functions. However, apart from these tasks, the government can order all or specific Union Parishads to perform different duties. The government can give responsibility to the Union Parishad through any other law in force. Union Parishad has 10 compulsory tasks and 38 optional tasks.
Mandatory functions

    Law maintains law and order and assists the administration in this regard.
    Takes various measures to curb crime, disorder and smuggling.
    It carries out activities in agriculture, plantation, fisheries and animal husbandry, health, cottage industry, irrigation, communication etc.
    Expand family planning activities.
    Develop local resources and ensure their utilization.
    Protects public property like roads, bridges, culverts, dams, canals, telephones, electricity etc.