Question

Explain the sources of income of a Zila Parishad.

Answer 1

Zila Parishad is an elected body. The members of the State Legislature and the members of the Parliament of India are members of the Zila Parishad.

The Zila Parishad can raise income in the following ways:

1. Taxes on water, pilgrimage, markets, etc.

2. Fixed grant from the State Government in proportion with the land revenue and money for works and schemes assigned to the Parishad.

3.The Zila Parishad can collect some money from the panchayats with the approval of the government.

4. It gets a share from the income from local taxes.

Answer 2

Answer:

The sources of income of the Zila Parishad are: Grants and aids from the State or Central government. Taxes from property, water, fairs, cattle, etc. Also, rent received on the property owned by the Zila Parishad.