Section 100(1)(a) in The Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1961
(a)It shall be the duty of a Zilla Parishad so far as the district fund at its disposal will allow, to make reasonable provision within the District with respect to all or any of the subjects enumerated in the first Schedule as amended from time to time under sub-section (2) (in this Act referred to as "the District List") and to execute or maintain works or development schemes in the District relating to any such subjects.