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Local Governments

Question
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Briefly describe the composition of Zila Parishad.

Solution

In some States, each Panchayat Samiti in the district, elects some members from among its member to Zila Parishad. The Presidents of all the Panchayat Samitis are ex-officio members of the Zila Parishad. All MLAs and MPs of the district are its associates members. But after the 73rd amendment, the members of Zila Parishad are now elected by the people. The chairman will be elected by the elected members. Now MLAs, MPs, Collector, Deputy Collector and SDM will be its ex-officio members. There will be reservation for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and women.