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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Zila Parishad is the apex (third) tier of the Panchayati Raj system at the district level, constituted under Part IX of the Constitution as inserted by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992.
- Which constitutional amendment and Part govern the Zila Parishad?
- Where does the Zila Parishad stand in the three-tier panchayat structure?
- What reservation provisions apply to the Zila Parishad?
- Why does Zila Parishad effectiveness vary across States?

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