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CADC Land Dispute & Settlement Advisory Board constituted

Kamalanagar, 28 May, 2021: Chakma Autonomous District Council Land Dispute and Settlement Advisory Board was constituted today with Dg. Lakhi Dhan Chakma, MDC as its Chairman and the Sr. Revenue Officer as the Member Secretary. The other members of the Board include the Revenue Officer, the Sr. Taxation Officer, the District Council Conservator of Forest, the Local Administration Officer, the Assistant Revenue Officers, the President, CYCA, the concerned VCP, Dg. Ranga Mohan Chakma, Sr. citizen and Dg. Madhu Mangal Chakma, Sr. citizen.

Land dispute cases deemed to be complicated will be referred to the Board for further investigation. The Board shall examine cases referred to it utilizing the services of any staff of Land Revenue & Settlement Department if necessary and shall have the right to access to any files required in connection with settling the land dispute. Its role shall be limited to recommend the Executive Committee based on its finding and final decision shall rest with the Executive Committee.

The Board will serve for a term of three years which can be dissolved earlier. It shall sit for a minimum of three times a year and the Chairman shall have the discretion to summon the Board at any time if and when felt necessary.

CEM Relief Fund constituted

Kamalanagar, 24 May, 2021: In view of the unabated rise in cases of covid patients, a clear indication of community spread, in Chakma Autonomous District Council particularly within Kamalanagar town area the Executive Committee, Chakma Autonomous District Council today held a meeting in the office chamber of CEM, CADC to take stock of the situation and to discuss intervention thereof.

Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma, CEM, CADC chaired the meeting and was attended by his colleague Executive Members and Executive Secretary, CADC.

The meeting constituted the much-needed CEM’s Relief Fund to provide assistance in times of disaster and natural calamity. The urgent need to constitute the Fund has been felt in the wake of fund constraint being faced to run the growing number of Covid Care Centres and Quarantine Centres that are being added with increasing number of covid positive cases.

As of today there are five Covid Care Centres and one quarantine centre.

The Fund will be managed by a Committee constituted with the CEM, CADC as Chairman, the Executive Secretary, CADC as Member Secretary, LAO, Sr.FAO, I&PRO and President, CYCA CADC as Members.

Guideline regulating the fund have been formulated and it shall be notified later on. A bank account will be opened in the SBI Chawngte Branch at the earliest for the Fund. Public donation, be it from individuals, Organizations, Trusts, Companies and Institutions will be accepted and receipt will be issued for each and every contribution received and the detail of the account will be made accessible online through the official website of CADC – cadc.gov.in.

It has also been decided that budgetary allocation will be made for the fund subject to availability of resources in the council.

Contribution to the fund has been inaugurated in the meeting itself with the Executive Committee deciding to set aside Rs.50,000/- out of MDC LAD Fund of each of the twenty MDC which shall amount to Rs.10 Lakhs.

The CEM, CADC Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma stated that contribution to the fund shall be sought from institutions like SBI, HUDCO, LIC, etc.

In addition, the meeting also discussed on the pattern of funding to the three ADCs of Mizoram. Fund sharing between the three ADCs is determined based on certain criteria like population, area, distance from Aizawl to the concerned District Council Headquarter, literacy rate and number of electrified villages as reflected in the 1st Mizoram Finance Commission Report.

Comparative study of allocation of fund to the three ADCs in the last seven years revealed that the criteria for sharing of fund among the three ADCs has not been maintained.

The meeting decided that the matter will be brought to the notice of the Mizoram Government and the Second Mizoram Finance Commission for necessary course correction. The meeting also observed that the two criteria – literacy and number of electrified villages seemed to be flawed and unreasonable which should instead be illiteracy and number of unelectrified villages.

It was also decided that ‘distance from district headquarters’ shall be pursued for inclusion as a new criteria which is the direct bearing on CADCs budget.

Dg. Bubon Kumar Chakma, MDC and Dg. Sanjeev Chakma, MDC take oath of office as Executive Member, CADC

Kamalanagar, 18 May, 2021: Member of Chakma Autonomous District Council Dg. Bubon Kumar Chakma and Dg. Sanjeev Chakma who could not attend the oath taking ceremony of Executive Member held on 30th April, 2021 both of whom were then under home quarantine due to Covid were administered the oath of office today.

Dr. Manesia Khaimeichho who was authorised by the Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai administered the oath of office and secrecy.

Dg. Bubon Kumar Chakma was elected from 19-Devasora ‘S’ MDC Constituency and it is his third consecutive term as MDC while Dg. Sanjeev Chakma was elected from 7-Kamalanagar West.

Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma, CEM, CADC speaking at the end of the programme expressed hope of working together with the newly posted SDO for the development of the area. He apprised him, “The area being very backward concerted effort is expedient “.

CADC CEM takes stock of Kamalanagar Covid-19 situation; provides financial assistance to VLTFs & Covid Care Centres

Kamalanagar, 13 May, 2021: Chief Executive Member Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma and two of his colleagues – Dg. H. Amaresh Chakma and Dg. Uday Tongchangya – both Executive Members, today took a visit around Kamalanagar town and its surrounding areas to take a stock of ongoing Covid-19 situation. The team stopped at each check-gates and handed over Rs. 5,000 as financial assistances to each VLTF for taking measures to mitigate the Covid-19 within their areas. The financial assistance was allocated from the “CADC COVID-19 Fund”, which has been raised through contributions from generous individuals, MDCs and local MLA Dr Buddha Dhan Chakma.

The CEM interacted with VLTF members and enquired about the overall situation within their areas, number of confirmed Covid-19 cases, their recovery status; whether their civil supply rations reached regularly or not, and whether any household was running out of rations. He assured them all possible help as and when needed, and urged the VLTF to keep him informed of the situation within their respective areas from time to time.

An amount of Rs. 50,000 was equally distributed among the VLTFs of following localities– Kamalanagar-I, Kamalanagar-II, Kamalanagar-III, Kamalanagar-IV, Kamalanagar-V, Kamalanagar-VI, Aratinagar, Saizawh-West, Bajeisora, and Baganpara.

Financial assistance of Rs. 25,000 each was also provided to: 1. Covid Care Centre, Kamalanagar; 2. Covid Care Centre, Borapansury; 3. Community Covid Care Centre, Longpuighat; and 4. Community Covid Care Centre, Damdep-I.
The team also visited the Covid Care Centre, Kamalanagar, to see the arrangements first-hand. While interacting with the medical staff and volunteers on duty, the CEM took note of the caseload, recovery status, number of patients admitted/ discharged, and also enquired the availability of requisite medical equipment. He praised the medical team and volunteers for their efforts, indomitable spirit and dedicated service in the war against Covid-19.

New Executive Committee, CADC formed

Kamalanagar, 30 April, 2021: The new Executive Committee of Chakma Autonomous District Council has been formed today with the swearing-in of five elected MDCs out of seven appointed by the Governor, Mizoram on the recommendation of the Chief Executive Member, CADC.

The five MDCs who have taken oath of office of Executive Member are Dg. H. Amaresh Chakma, Dg. Hiranand Tongchangya, Dg. Uday Tongchangya, Dg. Mohesh Boran Chakma and Dg. Lakhan Chakma.

Dg. Bubon Kumar Chakma and Dg. Sanjeev Chakma on the advice of the medical department refrained from attending the ceremony who are under quarantine due to Covid. Their induction ceremony will be conducted later.

Pu S. Kaptluanga, SDO(C), Chawngte administered the oath of office on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai.

The CEM, CADC in the occasion has announced, “Allocation of different departments to the Executive Members will be done today”.

50th CADC Day celebrated

Kamalanagar, 29 April, 2021: Amidst worsening Covid pandemic situation and with restriction on movement in place the 50th Chakma Autonomous District Council Day was observed today in the premises of CADC Secretariat, Kamalanagar while enforcing protocols for containment of the spread of the disease.

The celebration has been toned-down to a modest scale due to Covid and Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma, CEM, CADC graced the occasion as its Chief Guest.

The programme was attended by the MDCs and employees of CADC who gathered maintaining social distance and putting on mask.

Homage was paid to the former Chakma leaders Dg. Krista Mohan Chakma, Dg. Baneshwar Chakma, Dg. Atul Chandra Chakma, Dg. Hari Krishto Chakma, Dg. Media Chakma and Dg. Satyo Priyo Dewan who have led the movement for autonomy of the Chakmas in Mizoram.

Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma, CEM, CADC speaking expressed gratitude to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar because of whose effort the Sixth Schedule has found a place in the Constitution to provide space for self-determination of the tribal people like the Chakmas while adding, “Today, because of the CADC the Chakmas have an opportunity for political aspiration and to safeguard and promote their cultural identity.”

He has also remembered Dg. Sneha Kumar Chakma for his contribution to the Chakma community during both pre and post independent time while saying, “It’s a matter of immense pride for the Chakmas that he was member of the All India Excluded Areas Sub-Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India for CHT.”.

While emphasizing the need for transparency in governance he said, “Since assuming office of CEM I have been making every effort to bring in transparency in the functioning of CADC under my leadership by making available information pertaining to developmental measures being taken through social media.”

He stated that the appointment of Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma and Dg. Buddhalila Chakma as Adviser to CEM, Administration and Political Affairs respectively, has been a step towards utilizing the services of the best minds of the senior leaders in the service of the welfare of the people.

He highlighted the recent effort being taken by CADC in the fight against recent surge in covid cases within CADC citing relief being provided to residents of Borkalak and Semeisury village by bearing the cost of their civil supply ration, setting up Covid Care Centre at Kamalanagar and offering food to Covid patients hailing from CADC lodged at CCC, Lawngtlai.

Dg. Mohan Chakma becomes the new Chairman of CADC

Kamalanagar, 21 April, 2021: Dg. Mohan Chakma, MDC, Chakma Autonomous District Council today was declared the new Chairman, CADC elected. He has succeeded Dg. H. Amaresh Chakma, the outgoing Chairman, who was removed in a no-confidence motion in the first sitting of the recently concluded Budget Session.

*Dg. Mohan Chakma elected as the Chairman, CADC*

Nomination filing for the election was notified for yesterday with election to be held today. However, Dg. Mohan Chakma was the lone candidate who filed nomination and was declared elected uncontested today.

The 10^th CADC is his third consecutive stint as MDC who have been contesting from 20-Parva constituency since joining active politics. In the last two terms he has held the post of Executive Member, CADC.

CADC MNF legislature party meeting held on Covid situation in CADC

Kamalanagar, 20 April, 2021: Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma, Chief Executive Member, CADC today called a meeting of the MNF legislature Party in his office to discuss measures on Covid situation in Chakma Autonomous District Council which has recorded spurt in covid positive cases in the last couple of days.

32 Covid positive cases have been reported in the last couple of days from within CADC most of whom belong to the village of Barkalak. The cases have emerged on a contact tracing hunt and the numbers are still counting. The situation has led the district authorities to moot for setting up of a Covid Care Centre at Kamalanagar with support of CADC.

Today’s meeting has been called to explore and identify source of fund to manage the current situation that is turning out to be critical day by day.

Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma, CEM proposed for setting up of a CEM Relief Fund to address any kind of distress situation arising due to natural calamity like flood, fire, cyclone, pandemic, etc.

The meeting has formed a drafting committee to frame a draft guideline which shall govern the operation of the Fund. The CEM stated that outmost importance shall be ensured for transparency of the fund and all transaction shall be made public through the CADC website.

Till the CEM Relief Fund is set up it has been decided that Rs.10 Lakhs shall be disposed out MDC LAD Fund being contribution of Rs.50,000/- by each MDC.

It was also decided that CADC will bear the cost of civil supply ration for the current month for all the households under Barkalak village who are under great hardship and distress being not able to go out of their house while the contact tracing is on by the medical team.

In the meantime, in an order issued today by the Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai District, Barkalak village has been put under Containment Zone which restrict movement of people from and into the village till secondary contacts were being tested.

Covid emergency meeting held at CEM office

Kamalanagar, 19 April, 2021: An emergency meeting on the alarming covid situation in Chakma Autonomous District Council triggered by spike in the number of covid positive cases was held today at the CADC Chief Executive Member office under the chairmanship of Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma, CEM, CADC.

The meeting was attended by Pu S. Kaptluanga, SDO(C), Chawngte, MDCs of CADC, Dr. Arun Kumar, MO, CHC, Chawngte, Dr. Rinisha Chakma, MO, CHC, Chawngte, Dr. Ujana Chakma, Dr. Jyotir Moy Chakma, President, CYCA, Dgb. Monica Chakma, President, CMS, Dg. Jagadish Chakma, President, MCSU and officials of CADC.

*Emergency meeting in progress on Covid-19 situation in* CADC.

The meeting has been necessitated to evaluate the need for setting up of a Covid care facility at Kamalanagar due to emergence of many positive cases in the last three days mostly from Barkolok village, some 40 km from Kamalanagar.

The CEM, CADC in the meeting informed that the DC, Lawngtlai over telephone has requested him to evaluate the feasibility of setting up of a Covid care facility at Kamalanagar to supplement their effort in dealing with rising covid cases in CADC.

Pu S. Kaptluanga while supporting the need for a Covid care facility at Kamalanagar given the current prevailing situation he has stated that there will be huge involvement of cost beside the need to reinforce the present medical staff strength of CHC, Chawngte. He has said that a Covid care centre is no less than a mini hospital.

Dr. Rinisha Chakma and Dr. Ujana Chakma enlightened the meeting with the basic requirements in setting up of a covid care centre and how they are operated.

It was decided that if requisite medical personnel and medical supply including arrangement of ambulance can be provided by the state government the proposed covid care centre can be set up with support from CADC and public donation.

Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma, CEM, CADC said that a CEM Relief Fund will be created to support the combat against Covid-19. He informed the meeting that a legislature party meeting will be called tomorrow to explore availability of fund from different sources.

CADC Budget, 2021-2022 passed

Kamalanagar, 16 April, 2021: Chakma Autonomous District Council Budget for the fiscal year 2021-2022 which was presented for an amount of Rs.13,483.12 Lakhs in the third sitting of the Session on 12th April was discussed and passed today. The sitting also passed the Supplementary Demand for Grants 2020-2021 and the Reappropriation of Local Receipt Fund 2020-2021.

House Leader and CEM, CADC Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma who presented the Budget said that for support to livelihood of the poor, provision for financial assistance to 666 families to take up piggery, poultry and goatary have been provided despite allocation under non-salary being not enough.

The local revenue target having fallen short by about Rs.9 lakhs in the previous year he has said that the Covid-19 pandemic with lockdown for several months have affected the target. He has expressed hope to ramp-up the revenue collection in the current fiscal year with the brick-kiln going on production mode soon.

Fund provision for improvement of the school education in the Budget have been given priority, he said.

The deficit in the Budget he said is largely due to revision of the salary of the councilors and demand for additional not being provided at the end of outgoing fiscal year. The demand for additional have been carried to the current budget which has translated into deficit.

In trying to explain the limitation of budgeting of CADC Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Vice-Chairman Planning, said that the Budget need to be prepared within the limit of fund allocated by the state government while stating that this year the budget figure has remained same as previous year. He further added that CADC can enhance its budgeting by improving the local revenue collection.

Dg. Buddha Lila Chakma, MDC proposed for inclusion of provision for financial assistance to handicapped person in the budget. He has urged the House leader to pursue the Mizoram government for uniformity in allocation of budget amount among the three ADCs of Mizoram while arguing that the size of administration is the same and population almost equal. He expressed hope in the leadership of Pu Zoramthanga that rectification will be affected if brought to his notice of the anomaly.

He further added that the number of employees of CADC is almost half of both LADC and MADC despite the administrative setup and size being identical.
The Session came to conclusion with the sitting.