Obligatory functions are compulsory in nature. The municipal corporation un­dertakes the following obligatory functions:

(a) Supply of pure drinking water and construction and maintenance of water­works;

(b) Construction, maintenance, naming and numbering of public streets;

(c) Removal and disposal of filth and rubbish, construction, maintenance and cleaning of drains, and public toilets;

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(d) Establishment and maintenance of hospitals, maternity and child welfare centres;

(e) Taking preventive measures for the checking of contagious and dangerous diseases;

(f) Registration of births and deaths;

(g) Setting up of primary schools and adult education centres, reading rooms, libraries, etc.