Section 31 of The Bengal Village Self-Government Act, 1919 — Powers of union board as to roads, bridges and water ways

The union board shall have control of all roads, bridges and waterways within the union, not being private property and not being under the control of the [State Government] or the district board or local board, and may do all things necessary for the maintenance and repair thereof, and may-

1. (a)lay out and make new roads ;
2. (b)construct new bridges ;
3. (c)divert, discontinue or close any road or bridge ;
4. (d)widen, open, enlarge or otherwise improve any road or bridge ;
5. (e)deepen or otherwise improve water-ways ;
6. (f)provide for the lighting of any road or public place within the union ; and
7. (g)with the sanction of the commissioner, undertake small irrigation projects.