Powers and functions of Zilla Praja Parishad

Powers and functions of Zilla Praja Parishad.— Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Zilla Praja Parishad shall have the following powers and functions, namely:— (i) to examine and approve the budgets of Mandal Praja Parishads in the district; (ii) to distribute the funds allotted to the district by the Central or State Government or any other source, among the Mandal Praja Parishads and to earmark funds for specific works in the district; (iii) to co-ordinate and consolidate the plans prepared in respect of the Mandals in the district and to prepare a plan for the district; (iv) to secure the execution of plans, projects, schemes, or other works common to two or more Mandals in the district; (v) to supervise generally the activities of the Mandal Praja Parishads in the district; (vi) to exercise and perform such other powers and functions in relation to any development programmes as the Government may, by notification, confer on or entrust to the Zilla Praja Parishad; (vii) to advise Government on all matters relating to development activities in the district; (viii) to perform such of the powers and functions of the District Development Board and District Planning Board, as the Government may, by notification, confer on or entrust to the Zilla Praja Parishad.