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Obligatory functions of Municipal Council; Every Municipal Council shall, having regard to the availability of financial resources make reasonable and adequate provisions for the following matters within its territorial area by any method or measure which it may lawfully use or take namely:- (a) Urban plan ning including to wit planning. (h) Regulation of/and-use and construction of buildings (c) Planning for economic and social development. (d) Public health, sanitation conservancy and solid waste management. (e) Urban forestry, protection of the environment and promotion of ecological aspects. (f) Safeguarding the interest of weaker sec/ions of society including the handicapped and mentally retarded. (g) Slum improvement and up- gradation. ('h) Provision of urban amenities and facilities such as roads, parks, gardens, playground(s), street lighting, parking lots and public conveniences. i) Promotion of cultural, educational and aesthetic aspects. 32 Q,) Burials and burials grounds, cremations, cremation grounds and electric crematoriums. (Ic) Cattle ponds, prevention of cruelty to animals. (1) Vital statistics including registration of births and deaths. (m) Regulation of slaughter house and tanneries.