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CADC amends CCB Rules on dual membership

Kamalanagar, 21 August 2026: The second sitting of the Emergency Session of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) was held today at the CADC Session Hall under the chairmanship of Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Chairman, CADC. The House took up discussion and voting on four amendment rules.

The CADC (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc.) (Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2026 which seeks to amend Rules 11, 22 and 23 of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc.) Rules, 2002, as amended in 2003 was discussed and passed in the house. The proposed amendment was taken up for discussion and voting, and were passed with 17 members voting in favour, one against and one abstaining. Four members remained absent from the House.

The amendments made were:

  1. The existing provisions of sub-rules (1) to (6) of Rule 11 of the Amendment Rules, 2003 have been substituted with the original versions of sub-rules (1) to (6) of the Principal Rules, 2002 in compliance with the direction of Supreme Court in its Order & Judgment of Civil Appeal No. 9212 of 2026 [Arising out of SLP(C) No.11399/2026) (Rustom Chakma vs The State of Mizoram & Ors).
  2. Insertion of a new proviso in Rule 22 (1) of the Principal Rules, 2002 or Rule 2(1) of the Eight Amendment Rules, 2025 for appointment of Deputy Chief Executive Member from the existing members of the Executive Committee, if the Chief Executive Member thinks necessary.
  3. Substitution of Appendix-1 in Rule 23 of the Principal Rules, 2002 with new Appendices for the form of Oath of Office and the Oath of Secrecy for the members of the Executive Committee of Chakma Autonomous District Council.

The House subsequently considered the CADC (Salaries and Allowances of CEM and EMs) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026 and the CADC (Salaries and Allowances of Chairman and Deputy Chairman) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026. Both amendments provide for insertion of new provisions in Rule 12 of the principal Rules, 2003, as amended in 2012 and 2023, relating to provision of personal staff and drivers on a co-terminus basis with the tenure of office. Both amendments were passed unanimously.

The CADC (Salaries, Allowances and Pension of Members) (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2026 were also taken up for discussion. The amendment provides for insertion of a new provision in Rule 8 of the principal Rules, 2003, as amended in 2012, to provide one Personal Assistant and one driver on a co-terminus basis with the tenure of office of the concerned member. The amendment was passed unanimously.

Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India for the years 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 were also placed before the House.

The House will reconvene on Monday, 24 August 2026. The business scheduled for the next sitting includes discussion on the Reappropriation of Local Receipt Fund, 2025-2026, and the Demand for Grants, 2026-2027 (Budget Estimate).

There being no other business, the second sitting of the session was adjourned.

Notification: Selection of beneficiaries under old age pension

The Executive Committee of Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to accord a sanction for enlistment and selection of 242 ( Two hundred forty-two ) nos. of new beneficiaries residing within jurisdiction of CADC for payment of old aged pension.

The selection has been finalized after due verification of old age proofs undertaken by the officials of Social Welfare Department for these who have attained 60 years as shown in “ ANNEXURE”.

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    First Sitting of CADC Emergency Session 2026 held; Hon’ble CEM calls for implementation of para 13 of Sixth Schedule

    Kamalanagar, 20 August 2026: The first sitting of the Emergency Session of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) was held today at the CADC Session Hall. The sitting was chaired by Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Chairman, CADC.

    Dg. Nirupam Chakma, Hon’ble Chief Executive Member (CEM), CADC and House Leader, placed before the House a number of legislative and financial matters for consideration during the session.

    Among the legislative matters placed before the House was the CADC (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc.) (Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2026, which seeks to amend Rule 11 of the CADC (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc.) Rules, 2002, as amended in 2003.

    The amendment was proposed in compliance with the direction of the Hon’ble Supreme Court requiring the Chakma and Mara Autonomous District Councils in Mizoram to review their rules relating to dual membership.

    The other legislative matters placed before the House were:

    1. The CADC (Salaries and Allowances of CEM and EMs) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026.
    2. The CADC (Salaries and Allowances of Chairman and Deputy Chairman) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026.
    3. The CADC (Salaries, Allowances and Pension of Members) (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2026.

    The House Leader also placed before the House the Reappropriation of Local Receipt Fund, 2025–2026, and the Demand for Grants, 2026–2027 (Budget Estimate).

    While presenting the financial matters, the House Leader stated that Paragraph 13 of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India provides that:

    “Estimated receipts and expenditure pertaining to Autonomous District Council are to be shown separately in the annual financial statement. The estimated receipts and expenditure pertaining to an autonomous district which are to be credited to, or are to be made from, the Consolidated Fund of the States shall be first placed before the District Council for discussion and that after such discussion shall be shown separately in the annual financial statement of the State to be laid before the Legislature of the State under Article 202.”

    He stated that the provision contained in Paragraph 13 of the Sixth Schedule had never been implemented in Mizoram and required immediate correction. He said that, from the time of its creation in 1972, CADC, the administration has been striving to carry out the constitutional mandate and fulfil the aspirations of its people.

    He further stated that financial constraint remains the main stumbling block towards achieving the developmental requirements of the area. He referred to the need for improved road connectivity, educational facilities, employment opportunities for youth, healthcare, livelihood support and skill development, and said that CADC required greater financial assistance from the State Government as well as the Central Government for realizing the Chakma Autonomous District Development Plan.

    With regards to Local Receipt collections, the Hon,ble CEM informed the House that against the budgetary target of Rs. 145.00 lakh for the year 2025–2026, the actual collection stood at Rs. 192.48 lakh, registering an increase of more than 32 per cent over the target. He remarked that this achievement under trying circumstances reflected on the high sense of accountability and purpose of the employees.

    He also placed before the House the financial position relating to salary expenditure under Normal Grant-in-Aid. The budgetary requirement for salary in the current year has been estimated at Rs. 17,515.38 lakhs, and including the Rs.6,377.79 lakhs deficit carried over from the previous year, the total requirement for salary stands at Rs. 23,893.17 lakhs. Against this requirement only Rs. 16,939.80 lakhs has been sanctioned as Grant-in-Aid from the State Government. This has resulted in a deficit of Rs. 7,608.37 lakhs for the year 2026-27 with Rs. 1,230.58 lakhs being the deficit for the current year and Rs.6,377.79 lakhs being the deficit carried over from the previous year. He further informed the House that to address this deficit, the matter was being pursued with all earnestness before the State Government.

    The proposed expenditure from Local Revenue includes works and programmes relating to roads and bridges, school infrastructure, literacy programmes, sports promotion, agriculture and horticulture, village-level infrastructure, social welfare assistance, and maintenance of CADC offices and public facilities.

    In his concluding remarks, the Hon’ble CEM stated that the budget has been placed under the difficult circumstances of a salary deficit of Rs. 7,608.37 lakh, a year of Governor’s Rule, and an administration that was still finding its footing. “I have not sought to conceal these difficulties. I have placed them before the House with full transparency, because I believe the people of CADC, and this August House, deserve nothing less than the truth,” he said.

    The legislative matters placed before the House will be taken up for discussion and voting during the next sitting on 21 August 2026. The House will also discuss and vote on the Reappropriation of Local Receipt Fund, 2025–2026, on Monday, 24 August 2026.

    With no other business to be transacted for the day, the sitting was adjourned. The House will resume tomorrow to discuss the matters placed before it and reconvene on 24 August 2026 to take up the matters scheduled for that sitting.

    Issuance of No Objection Certificate (NOC) to CADC Employees for rendering voluntary work in Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOS)

    In pursuance of the decision taken by the Executive Committee of the Chakma Autonomous District Council, in its 20th Meeting held on 10th and 11th August, 2026, the following standard guidelines are hereby issued for strict compliance by all concerned pertaining to issuance of No Objection Certificate (NOC) to CADC employees intending to render voluntary services in recognized Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs):-

    1. The employee(s) concerned shall apply in writing to the Executive Secretary seeking No Objection Certificate (NOС).
    2. The voluntary work shall be performed strictly outside office hours and shall not interfere with the official duties and responsibilities of the employee(s).
    3. The employee(s) shall not accept any remuneration or financial benefit from the the organisation for such voluntary service.
    4. The nature of work in the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) shall not be in conflict with the interest of CADC.
    5. The NGO shall be of Non-political, charitable, social, cultural or educational in nature.
    6. The employee(s) shall not use his official position r resources for the benefit of the organisation.
    7. The employee(s) shall maintain absolute integrity and devotion to duty as per Rule 3 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and shall not bring disrepute to Government.
    8. The No Objection Certificate shall be valid for a period of 1 (one) year from the date of issue and is liable to be withdrawn if any of the above conditions are violated. The NOC shall be issued with the approval of the competent authority.
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    Approval of Price Support Scheme (PSS) and exemption from mandi Tax/Levy for Arhar, Sesame and Sunflower during Kharif 2026 in CADC.

    In pursuance of the letter received from the Government of Mizoram, Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Department, and in exercise of powers conferred under the provisions of Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India, the Executive Committee of Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) is pleased to accord approval for implementation of PSS procurement operations for Arhar,
    Sesame and Sunflower within the CADC area during Kharif 2026-2027.

    Consequently, the Executive Committee of Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to notify the exemption of all PSS related activities including procurement, collection, weighing, storage, transportation & other logistics activities from market/mandi fees, cess, taxes & levies within the CADC area.

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    Chakma Black Day observed at Kamalanagar to recall the historical injustice of 1947

    Kamalanagar, 17 August 2026: The Chakma National Council of India (CNCI), Mizoram State Committee, in association with Central Young Chakma Association, Central Mizoram Chakma Students’ Union and Chakma Mahila Samiti, observed the 11th Chakma Black Day today at the CADC Art & Culture Hall, Kamalanagar, the headquarters of Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) in Mizoram to commemorate the inclusion of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in East Pakistan following the Partition of India in 1947.

    The observance marked 17 August 1947, when the Radcliffe Boundary Commission Award was publicly announced and the CHT was placed in East Pakistan. The speakers described the decision as a historical injustice, noting that the CHT was overwhelmingly inhabited by non-Muslim indigenous communities, including the Chakmas and other Jumma peoples.

    Addressing the gathering, Dg. Nirupam Chakma, Chief Executive Member (CEM), CADC and National President, CNCI, said that the historical circumstances surrounding the inclusion of the CHT in Pakistan were recorded in contemporary documents and should not be treated merely as an oral tradition or community sentiment. Referring to the minutes of a meeting held in New Delhi on 16 August 1947, he said that Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had objected to the possibility of the CHT being allocated to East Bengal. He referred to Nehru’s observation that the CHT was an excluded area, had no representation in the Bengal Council and had a population that was approximately 97 per cent Buddhist and Hindu. Nehru had also stated that there was no doubt that the people of the CHT preferred to form part of India and that, on religious and cultural grounds, the CHT should form part of India.

    Recalling the events surrounding Independence, the speakers said that the indigenous people of the CHT had expected their homeland to remain in India. They recalled that the Indian National Flag was hoisted at Rangamati on 15 August 1947 and that the subsequent announcement of the Radcliffe Award on 17 August revealed that the CHT had been included in Pakistan.

    Dg. Nirupam Chakma said that the allocation of the CHT was particularly significant because the area had an overwhelmingly non-Muslim population. He referred to the historical record as evidence of the objections raised at the time and described the decision as a rupture in the historical, cultural and political life of the Chakma people and other indigenous peoples of the CHT. The contemporary record also shows that the allocation was disputed during the 16 August meeting, where Nehru questioned whether it was within the terms of reference of the Boundary Commission and argued that the CHT should form part of India on religious and cultural grounds.

    The speakers further recalled the long-term consequences following the Partition, including displacement, loss of ancestral land, insecurity and other hardships suffered by the indigenous peoples of the CHT. Dg. Nirupam Chakma referred in particular to the subsequent displacement caused by the Kaptai Dam, which submerged large areas of cultivable land and displaced large numbers of people from the CHT.

    Dg. Nirupam Chakma said that 17 August is a day of remembrance and not celebration. He made it clear that Chakma Black Day is not directed against any community, religion or country, and that the observance is not against the people of Bangladesh or ordinary citizens. He said the purpose is to remember historical events, preserve Chakma identity and peacefully express the community’s aspirations. He also said that remembering history and maintaining friendship among peoples are not contradictory and that historical issues should be discussed honestly and respectfully.

    Calling upon the younger generation, Dg. Nirupam Chakma urged Chakmas to study their history and original documents, preserve their language, literature, music, dance and traditional knowledge, strengthen education, create opportunities for youth, improve their economic position and protect their constitutional rights. He called upon the community to remain united and pursue its aspirations through peaceful, democratic and constitutional means.

    The significance of the day was also addressed by Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Chairman, CADC; Dg. Amarsmriti Chakma, Vice-President, CNCI Mizoram State Committee; Dg. Santosh Chakma, Religious Secretary, CYCA; Dangubi Indu Moti Dewan, Senior Vice-President, CMS; and Dg. Parbesh Chakma, President, CMCSU.

    The speakers emphasised the importance of preserving Chakma history, identity, language, culture and heritage while strengthening unity among the community and ensuring that the younger generation remains conscious of its historical roots.

    They also recalled that the CNCI adopted the decision to observe 17 August as Chakma Black Day at its National Convention in Guwahati in 2016. Since then, the day has been observed annually in different parts of India to remember the historical events surrounding the CHT’s inclusion in Pakistan and to create greater awareness among the Chakma community and the wider public.

    The programme was attended by CADC MDCs, Village Council Presidents (VCPs), representatives of Br. YCA, Kamalanagar area, CDCTA, CDCEA, CDCOA, CDPA and representatives of political parties of the CADC.

    The observance concluded with a call to preserve Chakma history and identity, maintain unity and work for the welfare and progress of the community through peaceful, democratic and constitutional means.

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    CADC Celebrates 80th Independence Day

    Kamalanagar, 15 August 2026: The 80th Independence Day of India was celebrated across the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) today, with Independence Day programmes held at the CADC Secretariat Complex, Kamalanagar, and various other locations across the Council. At the CADC Secretariat Complex, Dg. Nirupam Chakma, Hon’ble Chief Executive Member (CEM), CADC, hoisted the National Flag as the Chief Guest.

    Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Chairman, CADC, Executive Members, Members of District Council, former Councillors, other dignitaries, invited guests, senior officers and staff of CADC were present on the occasion.

    Addressing the gathering, the CEM paid tribute to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence and acknowledged the contribution of soldiers, security personnel, farmers, workers, scientists, teachers and citizens in strengthening the nation.

    Speaking on the role of the Sixth Schedule and the CADC, Dg. Nirupam Chakma said that the Council, along with its elected representatives, has a responsibility to function with integrity, transparency and accountability and to maintain a clear development vision.

    He said that CADC’s development priorities should include better roads and communication, healthcare, quality education, employment opportunities, irrigation, drinking water, electricity, digital connectivity and stronger livelihood opportunities. He called for greater productivity and market orientation in agriculture and promotion of horticulture, fisheries, livestock, handloom, handicrafts, food processing, bamboo-based industries and other local enterprises.

    The CEM also stressed the need to provide greater opportunities for young people through skill development, vocational education, ITI-level training, entrepreneurship and modern technology. He said that strengthening schools and educational institutions was essential for the future development of CADC.

    Referring to the preservation of Chakma identity, he said that development and preservation of cultural heritage must go together. He called for the protection of the Chakma language, literature, music, dance, traditional knowledge, arts, crafts and Buddhist cultural traditions while also embracing modern education, technology and innovation.

    On grassroots development, Dg. Nirupam Chakma described the Village Councils as the foundation of grassroots democracy in CADC and said that they need greater capacity and better planning for transparent implementation of development programmes. He said development should reach every village and include village-level infrastructure, livelihoods, drinking water, sanitation, roads, community assets and economic opportunities.

    In this connection, the CEM also announced that the Executive Committee in its meeting, decided to allow the existing nominated members of Village Councils to complete the residual period of their respective terms. He described the decision as a special gesture on the occasion of Independence Day.

    Addressing the youth, the CEM encouraged them to acquire skills, learn new technologies, explore entrepreneurship and remain open to emerging opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital technology, modern agriculture, renewable energy, tourism and new forms of enterprise.

    He also called for greater opportunities for women in education, entrepreneurship, agriculture, self-help groups, handicrafts, food processing and public leadership, stating that women must be equal partners in the development of society.

    On governance, he said that public money belongs to the people and must be used honestly and efficiently for development. He called for transparency, accountability, efficiency and discipline in administration and said that political differences should not become an obstacle to development.

    Referring to the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the CEM said that CADC should also have a clear vision for its contribution to the development of India. He spoke of the aspiration for a Viksit CADC with quality education, better connectivity, accessible healthcare, productive agriculture, skilled youth, empowered women, vibrant local enterprises, sustainable villages, stronger tourism and cultural industries, and transparent and responsive governance.

    On the occasion, he called upon the people to work together for a peaceful, prosperous and progressive CADC, empower the youth, strengthen villages, protect culture and the environment, ensure transparent and accountable governance, and contribute to the making of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

    Independence Day was also celebrated at various locations across CADC, with elected leaders of the Council attending the celebrations as Chief Guests. Dg. Molin Kumar Chakma, Adviser to the CEM, hoisted the National Flag at Parva; Dg. Lakkhan Chakma, Executive Member, at Bajeisora High School; Dg. Supreme Raj Chakma, Executive Member, at KMM Comprehensive Middle School, Kamalanagar-III; Dg. Doymoy Daveng Chakma, Executive Member, at Public School, Kamalanagar; and Dg. Sanjib Chakma, Member of District Council, at the YCA playground, Borapansury-II.

    CADC Executive Committee allows nominated VC members to complete their terms

    Kamalanagar, 15 August 2026: The Executive Committee of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) has decided to allow the nominated members of Village Councils to complete the remainder of their terms unless any member is removed by the Executive Committee, CADC.

    The decision was taken at a meeting of the Executive Committee held at the office of the Chief Executive Member on Friday, 14 August 2026. The meeting was chaired by Dg. Nirupam Chakma, Chief Executive Member, CADC, and attended by all members of the Executive Committee.

    The Committee considered the implementation of the amendment to Rule 7 of the CADC (Election to Village Councils) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2024 and the CADC (Village Councils) (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2024, notified in the Mizoram Gazette on 18 May 2026.

    The Committee also considered the proposal for hiring vehicles for Executive Members and other portfolio holders of CADC. As Council vehicles were not available, it was decided to hire vehicles for the following Executive Members and portfolio holders at a rate of Rs. 30,000 per month each:

    1. Dg. Supreme Raj Chakma, Executive Member, CADC.
    2. Dg. Montu Chakma, Executive Member, CADC.
    3. Dg. Molin Kumar Chakma, Adviser to CEM, CADC.
    4. Dg. Amit Bayan Chakma, Deputy Chief Whip, CADC.

    The expenditure would be met from the head “Maintenance of Vehicle” under the Road & Transport Department, CADC, during the financial year 2026–27.