Standing Committee in Zilla Parishads have not yet been constituted though a fortnight passed since the election of chairpersons. Usually, Zilla Parishads (ZPs) used to elect Standing committees soon after their formation. Confusion has arisen over the constitution of the Standing Committee because the ZPs have fewer number of Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency members. 

Each ZP is required to constitute seven Standing Committees to examine various aspects and adopt resolutions. The ZP general body will discuss the resolution passed by the Standing Committee and take a decision. Standing Committees will be constituted on education, agriculture, health, rural development, women, social welfare and planning. Each committee used to comprise six to seven members in the past. The chairperson of ZP will head some of the committees.