Question

Which is the highest tier of Panchayati Raj? Explain it's composition with 4 points.

Answer 1

Zilla Parishad is at the apex of the Panchayti Raj system. Zilla Parishad is established at the district level. It is known by different names. Zilla Parishads have been again revived in 1993.

Composition

The District Advisory Council consists of the following members-

Chairman of all Panchayat Samitis in the district.

All the M.L.A.s and M.P.s of the district are the associate members of the Zilla Parishad. In some states they do not have the right to vote.

Certain seats are reserved for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and women candidates.

Representatives of co-operative societies and municipalities of the district are also its members.

The Deputy Commissioner of the district is the ex-officio members of the Zilla Parishad.

Answer 2

The highest institution of the Panchayati Raj in rural areas is the Zila Parishad. The Zila Parishad coordinates the activities of all the Block Samitis in the whole district. Most members of the Zila Parishad are elected. Members of the Lok Sabha and the MLAs of that district along with some other officials of other district level bodies are also its members. The Zila Parishad’s Chairperson is the political head of the Zila Parishad.