AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PRADESHIYA SABHAS WITH A VIEW TO PROVIDE GREATER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE EFFECTIVELY IN DECISION-MAKING PROCESS RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AT A LOCAL LEVEL; TO SPECIFY THE POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF SUCH SABHAS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH OR INCIDENTAL THERETO.