Q. Who approves the Panchayat Samiti budget in Punjab?
Answer:
Zila Parishad
Notes: Zila Parishad, under Section 142, approves Panchayat Samiti budgets and supervises their activities. It handles district level rural development, agriculture, electrification, health, and hygiene matters in Punjab. The Zila Parishad is the highest tier of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in Punjab.