In exercise of the authority vested in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), the following Office Memorandum is issued in response to the strike notice served by the CDCEA and CDCTA.
The decision of said associations to commence an indefinite pen-down strike on 02/04/2026 is viewed with utmost seriousness by the authority. While the grievances regarding non-receipt of salaries are noted, a proposal for fund release under the 1st Quarter 2026-2027 has already been submitted to the Government of Mizoram and is currently under active consideration.
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.
The General Administration & Control Department of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) has reiterated instructions for strict compliance regarding office attendance. This notification follows a decision taken during the Heads of Departments meeting held on January 16, 2026, to enforce administrative discipline across all departments.
All officers and staff must attend office regularly during prescribed hours, as unauthorized absence or late arrivals will be recorded and may lead to disciplinary action. Heads of Departments are required to submit a consolidated monthly attendance report using a specific proforma by the first week of every following month. All personnel are directed to follow these instructions in letter and spirit, with any delay in report submission being viewed as a lapse in duty
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.
The Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram has extended the assumption of all functions and powers of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC). This decision was made in exercise of powers under Paragraph 16(2) read with Paragraph 20-BB of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India, following the Governor’s assessment of frequent shifts in political allegiance and the pending results of an Inquiry Commission.
The Governorโs Rule is extended for another period of six months or until further order, effective from January 7, 2026. The Deputy Commissioner of Lawngtlai District is designated to exercise these functions and powers on behalf of the Governor.
The Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram has appointed the Deputy Commissioner of Lunglei to lead an Inquiry Commission into the Chakma Autonomous District Council. This decision was made using discretionary powers available to the Hon’ble Governor under paragraph 20-BB of the Sixth Schedule read with paragraph 14(1) of the Constitution of India.
The Commission will investigate four main issues over the next six months:
Illegal Recruitment: Whether hiring continued despite a strict 2023 moratorium.
Administrative Reports: Giving legal status to previous reports by a Chief Secretary-led Study Group and Shri Cheemala Siva Gopal Reddy.
Political Instability: To look into the constant political instability and submit concrete proposal in the best interest of the public.
Detailed report alongwith recommendations should be submitted within a period of 6 (six) months.
With the approval of the Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai & Caretaker CADC, the Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department invites private gardeners who grow broom grass within CADC area to register their gardens with the forest department if they wish to collect or extract broom grass under the ‘Permit System’. Registration is designed to help regulate harvesting and maintain records, ensuring legal compliance and sustainable extraction.
Only after registration, gardeners can apply for the pennit needed for harvesting and transport. The gardens that are not registered under the forest deputment will be considered natural and will fall under the ‘sealed tender holder’ Interested individuals may approach the undersigned for details and may collect the registration form from the DCCF offce within offce hours. The last date of submission of the registration form is 30th of November 2025 and any registration forn received after the final submission deadline will be considered invalid.
With the approval of the Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai & Caretaker, CADC, sealed tenders are hereby invited by the Forest Department for granting a permit for the collection, harvesting and trade of broom grass from CADC forest areas for the upcoming collection season. The minimum bid amount is eight lakhs. Interested individuals may collect the tender form from the DCCF office within office hours.
The General Administration has issued Guidelines for Government Employees of Chakma Autonomous District Council during the ensuing by-election to the 7-Kamalanagar “W” MDC constituency as under:
