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Governor orders for floor test of Chakma Autonomous District Council

Kamalanagar, January 17, 2019: The Governor of Mizoram in a notification issued today ordered for a floor test of Chakma Autonomous District Council to be conducted tomorrow. The floor test will be conducted by the Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai District.
The notification has been served to end the political embroglio that has been witnessed since a couple of months.

In the recently concluded CADC Winter Session held from 15th – 16th January the Chairman and Chief Executive Member were removed in succession in two consecutive days through no-confidence motions.

The opposition MNF with 7 MDCs gained in numerical strength with 4 Congress MDCs crossing over to the MNF and the MNF taking advantage of its new position engineered the manoeuvre to remove the Chairman and the CEM. Following the removal of the CEM and thereby the Executive Committee, the MNF Legislature Party comprising of 11 MDCs staked claim to form the new Executive Committee with Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma as CEM.

While the BJP and the Congress in CADC alleged foul play and expressed grievances with the Governor.

The political instability of the CADC started with the resignation of six Executive Members of 10th CADC when the Mizoram Assembly Election held in November was closing in. This was followed by withdrawal of support from the United Legislature Party by seven Congress MDCs. The United Legislature Party was formed between 5 BJP MDCs and 7 Congress MDCs to overcome the fractured manadate of CADC General Election held in April 2018.

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Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, MDC stakes claim to form the Executive Committee in CADC

Kamalanagar, January 16, 2019: In a quick development following the removal of Chief Executive Member, CADC Dg. Shanti Jiban Chakma in a no-confidence motion moved in the second sitting of the Winter Session held yesterday the MNF Legislature Party claimed majority to form the new Executive Committee of CADC.

Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, the leader of the MNF Legislature Party of CADC in a letter addressed to the Secretary, District Council and Minority Affairs Department dated 15/1/2019 claimed majority to form the Executive Committee, CADC.

The letter stated the inaction of the authority to their ealier intimation dated 7/1/2019 regarding claim of majority which compelled them to remove the CEM, CADC, thereby the Executive Committee in a no-confidence motion of CADC Session held on 15/1/2019.

Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma in the letter requested to appoint him the new Chief Executive Member as per appropriate section of rules.

The MNF party has won 8 seats out of 20 in the last CADC General Election held in April 2018 while the Congress and the BJP won 7 and 5 seats respectively. Under the given circumstances with no party gaining clear majority the Congress and the BJP joined hands to form the Executive Committee. In the meantime due to death of a sitting MDC of the MNF the tally for the MNF was reduced to 7. The MNF gained majority when 4 MDCs of the Congress split and joined the MNF party enhancing their tally to 11, just enough for simple majority.

Chief Executive Member, CADC Dg. Shanti Jiban Chakma removed in a no-confidence motion

No confidence motion against Dg. Shanti Jiban Chakma, CEM, CADC

Kamalanagar, January 15, 2019: Hard on the heels of removal of Dg. Buddhalila Chakma from the office of the Chairman, Chakma Autonomous District Council, the Winter Session of 10^th Chakma Autonomous District Council in its second sitting held today removed incumbent Chief Executive Member, CADC Dg. Shanti Jiban Chakma in a no-confidence motion moved by Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, MDC.

With the removal of the Chief Executive Member, the Executive Committee, Chakma Autonomous District Council stand dissolved.

The motion was sustained with 10 members voting in favour and 1 against. 7 members remained absent including the CEM against whom the motion was moved.

The Session was presided over by Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma, Deputy Chairman in the absence of the Chairman due to his removal a day earlier in the first sitting.

The motion of no-confidence was moved by Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, leader of the opposition in the first half of the sitting and the Deputy Chairman applying sub-rule 2 of Rule 84 adjourned the session until 2 pm to take up the motion. The motion was discussed and upheld with a majority vote.

The development is a fallout caused following 4 MDCs of the Congress party out of 7, splitting and joining the MNF party enhancing its strength to 11, just enough for a clear majority in the 20 members strength house.

Dg. Shanti Jiban Chakma, MDC, who was elected with BJP ticket was installed CEM, CADC on 2nd May 2018.

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CADC winter session passes no-confidence motion against Chairman, CADC Dg. Buddhalila Chakma

Kamalanagar, January 14, 2019: The Winter Session of 10th Chakma Autonomous District Council which started today passed a no-confidence motion against the incumbent Chairman, CADC Dg. Buddhalila Chakma. The motion was passed in the 20 members strength house (1 MDC still to be re-elected after expiry of the incumbent) with 10 members voting in favour and 1 member against, while 7 members absenting themselves including the Chairman against whom the motion was moved.

The development came about with 4 Congress MDCs splitting away earlier and joining the MNF party and enhancing the strength of MNF MDCs from 7 to 11.

As per sub-rule 1 of Rule 86 of CADC (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc) Rule 2002 the Deputy Chairman, Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma presided over the Session. The motion seeking removal of the Chairman was submitted by Dg. Amit Kumar Chakma, MDC. In the first half of the sitting the Deputy Chairman sought the leave of the session for the motion and was granted. In the second half the motion was moved and passed by a vote of 10 by 1 with 7 members making themselves absent.
The Second sitting of the Winter Session will continue the next day.

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Parva finally has a motorable bridge across river Toijong

Kamalanagar, January 11, 2019: Parva a remote strategic village of Chakma Autonomous District Council close to the border of Myanmar and Bangladesh finally got a motorable bridge across river Toijong connecting Parva-II and Parva-III with Parva-I and Parva-IV. The bridge is a culmination of effort intiated by Dr. Arun T. former Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai District and carried forward by his successor Pu. N. Chakkhai, incumbent DC, Lawngtlai. .

Way back in 2017 Dr. Arun T. after being posted as Deputy Commissioner of Lawngtlai District received report of how the people of Parva-I and Parva-IV remain cut off during the rainy season for want of a permanent bridge. This motivated him to work a bridge across the river.

He roped in NABARD for fund provision and Rs. 5 lakh was sanctioned for a motorable bridge under Rural Infrastructure Promotion Fund.

In the meant time the bailey bridge across river Hawrong on the way from Lawngtlai to Diltlang was being replaced by newly constructed concrete bridge. Dr. Arun T. taking the bailey bridge a preferred option than a simple motorable bridge requested the BRO officials to dismantle the redundant bailey bridge and reuse the materials for construction of the bridge across river Toijong at Parva. The BRO cooperated with the proposal and built the bridge.

Newly constructed bridge at Parva across the river Toijong

The Rs.5 Lakh sanctinoed by NABARD was utilised in construction of the foundation on both side of the bridge. Pu. N. Chakkhai also supplemented with some fund out of Disaster Management to get the bridge completed finally.

The bridge is significant because of its strategic location at a village near the trijunction of Indo-Bangla-Myanmar border. It will also facilitate easy movement of security forces like the BSF and the Assam Riffle who have bases at Parva.

The bridge will help the villagers cross from one part of their village to the other

Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma, MDC elected Deputy Chairman, CADC

Kamalanagar, January 11, 2019: Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma, MDC, Chakma Autonomous District Council was elected uncontested as Deputy Chairman, CADC. The election was conducted in an emergency session held today.

Earlier, yesterday nomination was filed by Dg. Onish Moy Chakma, MDC besides Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma. However, Dg. Onish Moy Chakma withdrew his nomination leaving Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma as the lone contestant.

Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma was elected to the 10th Chakma Autonomous District Council in the MDC General Election held in April 2018. He contested from 5-Kamalanagar North MDC Constituency under sponsorship of the MNF party.

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Nirupam Chakma appointed as Adviser to CEM, CADC

Kamalanagar, December 21, 2018: Shri Nirupam Chakma, former Minister of Mizoram was appointed today as Adviser to Chief Executive Member, Chakma Autonomous District Council.

Shri Tapan Chakma, the incumbent Adviser to CEM, CADC who was appointed on 24th September 2018 was removed and Shri Nirupam Chakma was appointed in the vacancy so caused.

Shri Nirupam Chakma also holds the post of Vice-President, Mizoram Pradesh BJP.

Winter Session to commence from 14th January 2019

District Council Secretariat
Chakma Autonomous District Council
Kamalanagar,

Dated Kamalanagar, the 14th Dec, 2018

NOTIFICATION

No.H.11015/6/2010/CADC(L)/56

In excercise of powers preferred under Sub-Rule 4 of Rule 33 of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (Constitution and Conduct of Business etc.) Rules 2012, and as amended from time to time, Dangu Buddha Lila Chakma, Chairman, Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to summon the Members of the 10th Chakma Autonomous District Council to sit for its Winter Session commencing from 14th January 2019 (Monday) at 10:30A.M. in the Session Hall of Chakma Autonomous District Council, Kamalanagar.

All business both official and non-official, meant for the Winter Session should be subitted to the undersigned during office hours on or before 4th January 2019.

Sd/-
(BUDDHA LILA CHAKMA)
Chairman
Chakma Autonomous District Council
Kamalanagar.
Dated K/Nagar, the 14th Dec., 2019

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Six Executive Members of CADC resigned; two accepted

Kamalanagar, October 5, 2018: Dg Shanti Jiban Chakma, Chief Executive Member, Chakma Autonomous District Council accepted the resignation of two Executive Members namely Dg. Buban Kumar Chakma and Dg. Hiranand Tongchangya who along with four other Executive Members tendered their resignation to the CEM on 3rd October 2018.

The other Executive Members who have tendered resignation are Dg. Onish Moy Chakma, Dg. Mohan Chakma, Dg. Anil Kanti Chakma and Dg. Sanjeev Chakma. Their resignations were not accepted and a notification has been issued to continue with their offices as Executive Member.

CADC Monsoon Session (2018) concludes

Kamalanagar, September 17, 2018: The second sitting of CADC’s Monsoon Session held today passed four official resolutions moved in the first sitting held on 14/9/2018 while withdrawing two out of a total of six.

The resolutions that were passed are declaration of Barapansury and Longpuighat as town, making provision for an honorarium of Rs.20,000/- for the members of Town Planning Committee, establishment of Village and Town Police within CADC and filling up of vacant posts and creation and filling up of new posts under Primary and Middle School Education.

The mover of the resolutions, renaming of Chawngte Civil Sub-division and creation of Barapansury RD Block and Longpuighat RD Block, Dg. Hiranand Tongchangya withdrew the resolutions by seeking leave of the Council which was granted by vote.

Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma, MDC of the opposition bench availing Rule 46 of the CADC CCB Rule 2002 for personal explanation brought before the Council the matter of transfer and posting of teachers in the mid-term of the current academic session. He further informed the council about some instances of discrepancies in observing formalities with form of recommendation for old age pension.