Which one of the following is not a function of the Gram Panchayat?

Options

A. Executing government schemes related to generation of employment in the villages
B. Gram Panchayat elects its Panchayat Secretary
C. The construction and maintenance of the infrastructure of the villages
D. Levying and collecting local taxes

Answer

B

Explanation

The Panchayat Act specifies the functions, powers and duties of the Gram Panchayats. A Gram, Panchayat shall provide for sanitation, conservancy and drainage and the prevention of public nuisances. curative and preventive measures in respect of any epidemic. supply of drinking water and disinfecting the sources of supply and storage of water. the maintenance, repair, construction and protection of public streets. the removal of encroachments of public streets or public places.