Section 7(2) in The Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1961
(2)The Zilla Parishad shall be assisted in its functions by such number of Departments as the State Government may direct, and each Department shall be in charge of an officer of the grade of Class I or Class II of the State Services (hereinafter referred to as the Head of the Department of the Zilla Parishad).
