5. Functions, Duties and Powers of the Corporation :

5.1 The functions, duties and powers of the Corporation shall be as follows:

5.1.1 To prepare plans on drinking water and sewerage, and to implement or cause to be implemented, such plans,

5.1.2 To carry out study, research and survey on the source and distribution of drinking water and of sewerage system,

5.1.3 To determine the route from the source of drinking water up to the site of distribution and to make demarcation thereof,

5.1.4 To carry out, or cause to be carried out, such construction works as may be necessary for the works related with drinking water and sewerage,

5.1.5 To perform such functions as may be required to be performed in accordance with the provisions of any agreement on drinking water and sewerage entered into by Government of Nepal with any foreign government or international or foreign agency,

5.1.6 To operate such development projects relating to drinking water and sewerage as may be specified by Government of Nepal,

5.1.7 To render service by providing facilities of drinking water and sewerage by taking charges and fees,

5.1.8 To lay down conditions relating to the utilization of drinking water and the use of sewerage,

5.1.9 To prevent the misuse of drinking water,

5.1.10 To control pollution in drinking water,

5.1.11 To carry out, or cause to be carried out, necessary maintenance and repairs of pipelines of drinking water and sewerage,

5.1.12 To carry out necessary repairs and provide service as promptly as possible, in the event of receipt of a notice by the Corporation that water is not available from the taps due to any reasons,

5.1.13To raise operational costs of the Corporation by the Corporation on its own,

5.1.14 To perform, or cause to be performed, such other functions as may be necessary for the accomplishment of objectives of the Corporation