District council (India)

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The Zila Panchayat, also known as the District Development Council, Zilla Parishad, or District Panchayat, is the district-level tier of the Panchayati Raj system in India. It is an elected local government body representing the rural areas of a district, with its composition, powers and functions determined by state legislation. It is generally headed by a president or chairperson, elected from among its members, and assisted by a vice-president or deputy chairperson. Its administrative functions are carried out by an executive officer or secretary appointed by the state government. The Zila Panchayat coordinates rural development functions at the district level and works with the intermediate- and village-level Panchayati Raj institutions. The 73rd constitutional amendment concerns governments' (also known as Panchayati Raj Institutions [1] Panchayat at District (or apex) Level Panchayat at Intermediate Level Panchayat at Base Level

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