Section 60: Superintendence, management and control by Bhumi Prabandhak Samiti

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Code, every Bhumi Prabandhak Samiti shall be charged, for and on behalf of the ¹[Gram Panchayat], with the superintendence, preservation, management and control of all land and other things entrusted or deemed to be entrusted to that ¹[Gram Panchayat] under section 59 or over which such ¹[Gram Panchayat] is entitled to take possession under this Code or any other law for the time being in force.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality and management of land;

(a) the settlement and management of land ;

²[(b) the preservation, maintenance and development of forests trees ; and pastures.]

(c) the maintenance and development of abadi sites and village communications ;

(d) the management of hats, bazars and meals ;

(e) the maintenance and development of fisheries and tanks ; (f) the development of cottage industries ;

(g) the development and improvement of agriculture ;

(h) the conduct and prosecution of suits and proceedings by or against the ¹[Gram Panchayats] ; and

(i) such other matters as may be prescribed ;