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Establishment of Zilla Parishads.— (1) For every District, thare shall be established a Zilla Parishad consisting of a President and Councillors; and the Zilla Parishad shall have all such powers and discharge all such functions as are vested in it by or under this Act, or otherwise. 1 Clause (27) was deleted by Mah. 21 of 1994, s. 33(6). 2 Clause (28) was deleted by Mah. 7 of 1967, s. 2. 3 Clause (31A) was inserted by Mah. 21 of 1994, s. 33(7). 1962 : Mah. V] The Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat 29 Samitis Act, 1961 (2) A Zilla Parishad shall have authority for the purposes of this Act over the area for which it is established; and also over such additional area and for such purpose or purposes as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in this behalf.