Establishment of Zilla Parishads.

1. (1) For every District, thare shall be established a Zilla Parishad consisting of a President and Councillors; and the Zilla Parishad shall have all such powers and discharge all such functions as are vested in it by or under this Act, or otherwise. Clause (27) was deleted by Mah. 21 of 1994, s. 33(6). Clause (28) was deleted by Mah. 7 of 1967, s. 2. Clause (31A) was inserted by Mah. 21 of 1994, s. 33(7).

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Samitis Act, 1961

1. (2) A Zilla Parishad shall have authority for the purposes of this Act over the area for which it is established; and also over such additional area and for such purpose or purposes as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in this behalf.