The president of Zilla Parishad is the political head. All the decisions are made under his leadership. In fact, the DM is the administrative head, who executes the decisions of the Parishad. This is, in fact, an example of sharing of power. We can compare it with sharing of power between the legislative and executive. So it is right that the DM administers the district.

Because D.M. or Collectors are the representatives of the Union Government and under a three tier system the chairperson of Zilla Parishad is accountable to the representatives of the Union Government.