Law & Judicial

CEM Calls on Village Councils to Know Their Powers and Functions

Kamalanagar, 26 August 2026: The Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) Village Council Association organised a programme today at Teachersโ€™ Inn, Kamalanagar, for the distribution of copies of the Chakma Customary Law and the CADC Village Council Act to Village Councils under the CADC. Representatives of 86 of the 88 village councils attended the programme. Dg. Nirupam Chakma, Honโ€™ble Chief Executive Member (CEM), CADC, attended as the Chief Guest.

In his address, the CEM appreciated the initiative taken by the Village Council Association and advised both newly elected and experienced Village Council members to read and familiarise themselves with the laws governing Village Councils and to understand their powers and functions. He suggested that members could also seek the assistance of teachers in local schools to better understand the provisions of the laws.

The CEM further informed that the CADC would organise a follow-up programme in coordination with the Village Council Association to facilitate clarification of doubts and address issues relating to the implementation of the relevant laws, with the assistance of concerned officials.

Referring to the amendments relating to Village Councils, Dg. Nirupam Chakma highlighted the extension of the tenure of Village Councils to five years, the inclusion of the Gram Sabha, and the entrustment of the conduct of Village Council elections to the State Election Commission, instead of the Local Administration Department, with the objective of ensuring free and fair elections.

He also referred to the provision for making the local Member of District Council (MDC) an ex-officio member of the Village Councils within the concerned constituency. The CEM stated that, after assuming office, he had directed the concerned department to issue instructions to Village Council Presidents (VCPs) to invite the concerned MDCs to Village Council meetings. He further said that if an MDC does not attend a meeting despite having been duly invited, the matter should be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.

The CEM said that the proposed amendments to the Sixth Schedule, once passed, would provide greater powers to Village Councils. Referring to the Viksit Bharatโ€“G RAM G Act and the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JUGA), he said that 383 villages in Mizoram had been selected under the initiatives, including most of the villages under the CADC. He urged the Village Councils to prepare Village Development Plans, place their proposals before the Gram Sabha, and submit the duly approved plans to the CADC for further action.

Dg. Nirupam Chakma stressed the importance of training and awareness regarding the Chakma Customary Law and assured that the CADC would take necessary initiatives in this regard. He also advised Village Councils to maintain proper records and ensure that their Secretaries were adequately equipped to assist in the discharge of the judicial functions of the Village Councils.

The CEM expressed concern over reports of the alleged sale or transfer of CADC land passes to outsiders and urged Village Councils and the public to remain vigilant in such matters. He said that appropriate action would be taken against persons found involved in any illegal activities. Regarding the issuance of trade licences to outsiders, he said that such matters should be considered through the proper Village Council process and in the larger interest of the CADC.

Speaking about the ongoing financial crisis faced by the CADC, where a major portion of the budget allocation is consumed by employee salaries, the CEM sought the collective cooperation of all stakeholders to stabilise the financial situation. He stated that, since assuming office, his administration had maintained strict fiscal discipline by putting a halt to fresh appointments, promotions, pay upgradation, postings and transfers.

The CEM also informed the gathering that he planned to visit villages across the CADC to understand their needs, problems and developmental requirements first-hand. He further stated that he intended to visit Delhi to explore possibilities for development, particularly for villages located in border areas, and to learn more about the Vibrant Villages Programme.

Notification: Allocation of Portfolios among the Executive Members of CADC

In exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 30 of Chakma Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of Business etc.) Rules, 2002 and as amended from time to time read with rule 4 of CADC (Allocation of Business) Rules, 2009, the Chief Executive Member, Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to allocate portfolios among the members of the Executive Committee of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council as shown below with immediate effect.

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Transfer and Posting of CPR and SrSO under CADC

In the interest of public service, the Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai is pleased to order the transfer and posting of the following Group-“A” Officers as specified herein with immediate effect and until further order.

The transfers are scheduled as follows:

  • Shri Bipin Bihari Chakma: Formerly serving as the Senior Revenue & Settlement Officer (Sr. R&SO) within the Land Revenue & Settlement Department, he is hereby posted as the Court President & Recorder under the Law & Judicial Department.
  • Shri Bhanu Dhan Chakma: Formerly serving as the Court President & Recorder (CP&R) within the Law & Judicial Department, he is hereby posted as the Senior Revenue & Settlement Officer under the Land Revenue & Settlement Department.
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CADC releases Compilation of Court Records 1972-2025

Kamalanagar, 27th March 2026: The Law & Judicial Department, Chakma Autonomous District Council, organized a program today at Kamalanagar for the formal release of the “Compilation of Court Records from 1972-2025.” The event was presided over by Dg. Bhanu Dhan Chakma, CP&R, who welcomed the officials and public gathered for the occasion. The program began with an opening song by the Art & Culture Department, followed by the felicitation of the invited guests.

Dg. Pronit Bikash Chakma, Executive Secretary, CADC, attended the function as the Chief Guest and officially released the book. During his address, the Chief Guest highlighted the importance of documenting these judicial records for the administrative record-keeping of the Council.

Speaking on the occasion, the Guests of Honour, Dg. Digambar Chakma and Dg. Hriday Chakma, both former CP&R of CADC, shared their perspectives on the legal history of the department. Dg. Digambar Chakma explained the original idea and the necessity behind the compilation of these records, while Dg. Hriday Chakma spoke on the need for changing and updating the Chakma Customary Laws to align with the current needs of the society.

The program concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dg. Mrinal Kanti Chakma, J.O., Law & Judicial Department, and a closing song by the Art & Culture Department.

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Search cum Selection Committee constituted to empanel advocates for CADC legal cases

The Deputy Commissioner of Lawngtlai has constituted a Search cum Selection Committee for the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC). This committee is tasked with empaneling advocates to represent the CADC’s interests regarding legal cases involving two Border Outposts (BOPs) located at Vaseitlang and Damdep-II.

The committee is responsible for recommending suitable advocates to the General Administration & Control Department. Upon completion of the selection process, the final report must be submitted to the General Administration & Control Department for further necessary action.

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Anapana Meditation to be introduced in schools, among other resolutions of CADC

Kamalanagar, the 13th June, 2024: The Executive Committee of the Chakma Autonomous District Council, in its 12th meeting held today took the following resolutions:

1.P/S & MS Education: It was resolved that Annapana meditation shall be introduced in the Primary and Middle Schools within CADC (optional). Teachers interested in taking 10 days Vipassana course may avail leave through the concerned Headmasters on a rotational basis. 10-minutes Anapana meditation shall be conducted at the start of the school. Mizoram Vipassana Meditation Centre, Kamalanagar, shall arrange introductory courses in meditation for all schools within the CADC.

2. Land, Revenue & Settlement Department: It was resolved that the following officials shall be entrusted with the drafting of Land & Revenue Act, 2024:

(i) Executive Member (Revenue) & Law & Judicial Department (ii) Executive Secretary, CADC (iii) Sr. Revenue Officer (iv) Dg. Manabendra Chakma, RSO and (iv) Dg. Uttam Chakma, Judicial Officer.  They have been advised to complete the task before the next Monsoon Session of CADC.

3. General Administration & Control Department: It was resolved that 9 (Nine) staff members of Borapansury Primary Health Centre who were found guilty during the inquiry shall be terminated immediately and the resulting vacant posts shall be filled up till the time the government takes up the PHC.

4. Law & Judicial Department: It was resolved that the compilation of CADC Court records shall be completed within 6 (Six) months by the concerned department. The Customary Law Code Sub Rule 6 of Rule 32 shall also be amended.

5. Sports & Youth Services Department: It was resolved that Cash reward shall be given to individuals from Chakma Autonomous District Council excelling in the field of sports as specified hereunder:

Individual player:

  • State Champion- Rs.50,000.
  • National Champion- Rs.1,00,000.
  • International Champion- Rs.3,00,000.

Team players:

  • State level- Rs.40,000.
  • National level- Rs.75,000.
  • International level- Rs.2,00,000.