Kamalanagar, 29th April, 2026 : The 55th CADC Day was celebrated at the CADC Secretariat today. Shri Sundor Muni Chakma, Honโble Deputy Chairman, Chakma Autonomous District Council, attended the programme as the Chief Guest and unfurled the National Flag and the CADC Flag.
The programme was attended by Members of the District Council, former councillors, and officers and staff of CADC.
The Chakma Autonomous District Council was formed on 29th April, 1972 under the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution, following the trifurcation of the erstwhile Pawi-Lakher Regional Council into the Chakma, Lai and Mara Autonomous District Councils.
In his address, the Chief Guest highlighted the historical significance of the day and recalled the contributions of the then Chakma leaders in the movement for autonomy. He paid tribute to the prominent leaders associated with the movement and acknowledged their role in laying the foundation of the present institutional framework. He also expressed respect to the framers of the Constitution for providing a constitutional framework for self-governance in tribal areas through the Sixth Schedule.
He noted that various communities residing within the Chakma Autonomous District Council continue to maintain peaceful coexistence, contributing to social harmony and developmental progress. He emphasised the role of Village Councils and civil society organisations in grassroots governance, implementation of schemes, and community mobilisation.
The Chief Guest highlighted major works undertaken by the Council during 2025โ2026, including implementation of social welfare schemes for vulnerable sections, infrastructure development, plantation and environmental initiatives, and promotion of livelihood opportunities through skill-based support. He also referred to a literacy survey conducted across all Village Councils, which recorded a literacy rate of 61.03 percent.
He acknowledged the support received from the Government of Mizoram and the Government of India, and emphasised the need for public cooperation for effective implementation of development initiatives.
Issued by: Information & Public Relations Department Chakma Autonomous District Council, Kamalanagar
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 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.
In the interest of public service, the Executive Committee of Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to order transfer and posting of the following Group-“A” Officers as shown below against each of their names with immediate effect and until further order.
In pursuance of the notification, vide No.A.43016/3/2018-DC&MA (C) of dated 31st January, 2025, the Chairman, Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to summon all members of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council to sit for the Vote of Confidence (Floor Test) to be taken up on 17th February, 2025 at 10:30 A.M. in the Session Hall of Chakma Autonomous District Council, Kamalanagar.
In excercise of the discretionary powers conferred by Para 16(2) read with Para 20BB of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India, the Governor of Mizoram is pleased to assume all functions or powers vested in or exercisable by the Chakma Autonomous District Council vide the Govt. of Mizoram Notification No.A.43016/3/2018-DC&MA(C)/232 dated Aizawl, the 16th December 2022.