Section 98
General duties
of Local Authorities Ordinance, 1996
A local authority shall—
(a)
carry out and implement, or assist in the implementation or execution of any works, project and scheme which the State Government has decided to carry out or implement in the area within the jurisdiction of the local authority;
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(b)
assist generally the officers of the Federal and State
Governments in the execution of their official duties and in particular, to maintain and upkeep public roads, buildings and other facilities, and to maintain public health and assist to prevent and suppress diseases;
(c)
aid in the collection of revenue due to the Federal and
State Governments;
(d)
keep the area within its jurisdiction clean and hygienic;
(e)
keep and maintain such official records as may be required by the Minister;
(f)
take such steps as may be necessary and expedient generally to improve and maintain a good and healthy standard of living for people within its area of jurisdiction; and
(g)
take such steps as may be required to enhance the environment and to prevent pollution of the areas within its jurisdiction.
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