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In many states, the chairperson of the Zilla Parishad is called the:
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Answer: Option A — Adhyaksha
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The chairperson of the Zilla Parishad is called the Adhyaksha in many states. In other states, the office is known as the Chairman, President or Zilla Pramukh.
Names in different states:
- Karnataka, Maharashtra and Odisha: Adhyaksha or President.
- Rajasthan: Zilla Pramukh.
- Some other states: Chairman of the Zilla Parishad.
- The deputy is often called the Upadhyaksha or Vice-President.
How the chairperson is chosen:
The method of choosing the chairperson is decided by state law under Article 243C(5).
Functions of the Adhyaksha:
- Presiding over the meetings of the Zilla Parishad.
- Guiding the preparation of the district development plan.
- Supervising the implementation of schemes for rural development, education, health and agriculture in the district.
- Overseeing the work of the Chief Executive Officer and other staff of the Zilla Parishad.
- Representing the Zilla Parishad in dealings with the state government.
Status:
In many states, the Adhyaksha enjoys the status of a Minister of State or a senior official, which reflects the importance of the office.
Reservation:
Under Article 243D, the offices of chairpersons, including that of the Zilla Parishad, are reserved for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women, by rotation as provided by state law.
Removal:
The Adhyaksha can be removed by a no-confidence motion passed by the members of the Zilla Parishad, as provided by state law.
Chief Executive Officer:
The Zilla Parishad has a Chief Executive Officer, usually an IAS officer, who looks after its administration and implements its decisions.
Importance of the Zilla Parishad:
- It coordinates the work of the panchayat bodies in the district.
- It links the panchayat system with the state government.
Why not the other options?
- ✗Pramukh is a common name for the chairperson of a Panchayat Samiti.
- ✗Sarpanch is the head of a Gram Panchayat.
- ✗The Collector is a government officer who heads district administration.
Quick tip
Remember: Zilla Parishad chairperson = Adhyaksha (or Zilla Pramukh / Chairman); Panchayat Samiti = Pramukh; Gram Panchayat = Sarpanch.
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