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Powers and Functions of the Authority- I. The Authority may take decision as the case may be, for proper functioning, development, regulation and management of Shrine Area, with particular reference to the welfare, safety, security and provision of facilities to pilgrims and visitors. II. The Authority may direct and decide policy for the augmentation of revenue sources, arrangement of fund, by grants, outsourcing, Government or other sources. III. Impose entry & Toll fees- The Authority shall have powers to impose an entry fee and surcharge for the any period, on mechanical transport, lodging houses, retail shopkeepers' advertisements, entertainment programmes (theatre, Circus etc) and such items as the authority deems fit, to be specified by the Authority from time to time, and may or may not be same for various activities or locations. It also includes tolls on any vehicle or animal entering into or any person bringing goods or sale into such area. It also includes fees on registration of animals sold within such area. IV. Power to provide amenities: The Authority shall be responsible and shall provide amenities to the visitors, pilgrims, persons or associations, group of persons, associated 17 झारखÖड गजट (असाधारण) मंगलवार, 23 फरवरȣ, 2016 with Shrine area including mela and shall have the power to impose user fee for the same. V. The Authority may undertake charitable functions for the benefit of pilgrims, poor and destitute and any other such people related to affairs of Shrine Area. VI. The Authority shall have powers to advise and direct the Divisional and district level administrative officers as well as officers of all departments related with development, administration and management of Shrine Area. VII. The Authority shall prepare, for the Shrine area, any master plan and make regulations for imposition of restrictions on such activities, which may be detrimental to the conduct of pilgrim affairs as well as danger to human beings and animals. VIII. Power to License - The authority, may, by rule, prescribe fees on payment of which any condition subject to which any person or class of persons may be licensed to ply any profession, trade or calling in the Shrine Area.