According to the Municipal Corporation Act of 1976, the functions of Corporation may be classified into

1. Obligatory functions 

2. Discretionary functions

1. Obligatory functions:

• Construction and maintenance of public roads, streets, bridges, markets, drains, dispensaries, etc. 
• To make the boundaries of the Municipal Corporation limits. 
• Making arrangements for conservancy drainage, removal of garbage, etc. 
• Lighting and watering of public streets. 
• Supply of filtered water for drinking purposes and unfiltered water for other purposes. 
• Maintenance of public health, vaccination, etc. 
• Regulation of sale of food, drugs, milk, etc. 
• Establishing and maintaining schools for primary education etc.

2. Discretionary functions:

• Construction and maintenance of libraries, museums, rest houses, gardens. 
• Taking a census, arranging and maintaining means of transport. 
• Maintaining diary forms set up and maintain institutions for sick or incurable etc.
• Organising and maintaining maternity and welfare centres for infant.