The Zila Parishad is the third and the highest level of the Vati Raj System. The Zila Parishad is a link between the state “lent and the Block Samities within the district.

Composition

Members of the Zila Parishad are elected by the district. They are elected for a period of five years Panchayats automatically become members of the zila parishad.

The members of the Zila Parishad elect a President. These officials hold their office so long as they have confidence of the members of the Parishad.

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The deputy development commissioner or an officer of the same rank is the chief executive-cum-secretary of the Zila Parish^ He Is the government’s representative in the Parishad. Of responsible for the implementation of the five year plans in the district. He draws up a plan for the development of the entire district based on the plans of the Block Samities.

Sources of Income-The main sources of income of the Panchayat, Block Samiti and Zila Parishad are following :

1. Taxes on fairs, shops and houses.

2. Fees for registering purchase and sale of cattle.

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3. A part of the land revenue collected from the block.

4. Financial assistance in many other ways from the state government.