Shri Molin Kumar Chakma, MDC of 4-Bajeisora MDC Constituency of the 11th CADC has been appointed as Adviser to the Chief Executive Member, Chakma Autonomous District Council, with immediate effect.
Governance
CADC Executive Members Sworn In
Kamalanagar, 5 August 2026: Eight newly appointed Executive Members of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) took the Oath of Affirmation of Office today at the CADC Art & Culture Hall, Kamalanagar. The oath was administered by Pu Lalnunpuia Renthlei, MCS, Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Chawngte, who had been delegated for the purpose by the Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai District.
The Executive Members were appointed by the Governor of Mizoram on the recommendation of the Chief Executive Member, Chakma Autonomous District Council, with effect from 30 July 2026. With the swearing-in of the eight Executive Members, the Executive Committee of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council has been constituted in full.
The following elected Members of District Council took the Oath of Affirmation of Office as Executive Members:
- Shri Ajoy Kumar Chakma, MDC, 8-Udalthana
- Shri Doymoy Daveng Chakma, MDC, 15-Rengkashya
- Shri Supreme Raj Chakma, MDC, 3-Chhotapansury
- Shri Montu Chakma, MDC, 19-Devasora South
- Shri Ananta Bikash Chakma, MDC, 14-Longpuighat
- Shri Santosh Chakma, MDC, 11-Ajasora
- Shri Dinesh Moy Chakma, MDC, 7-Kamalanagar West
- Shri Lakkhan Chakma, MDC, 17-Jaruldubasora
The ceremony was attended by the Hon’ble Chief Executive Member, the Chairman of the Chakma Autonomous District Council, Members of District Council, former Councillors, senior officers of the Council and other invited guests.
Speaking at the gathering, Hon’ble Chief Executive Member (CEM), Dg. Nirupam Chakma, congratulated the newly sworn-in Executive Members and called upon them to discharge their responsibilities without fear or favour in accordance with the Constitution of India. He also expressed his gratitude to the Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Mizoram and the Hon’ble Minister for District Council & Minority Affairs for appointing the Executive Members on his recommendation.
He said that although only about one and a half years remained in the tenure of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council, there was still scope to achieve meaningful progress if there was the will to work. He said that the past differences should be set aside and that it was time to begin a new chapter in the interest of the Council and its people. Referring to the priorities of the new Executive Committee, he said that its foremost responsibility would be to take forward the implementation of the CADC Development Plan which was submitted to His Excellency the Governor of Mizoram recently.
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.
Appointment of Executive Members of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council
The Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram has appointed the elected Members named in the attached Notification as Executive Members of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council with effect from 30th July, 2026.
CADC CEM holds high level meetings with State Government officials; discusses infrastructure and E-Governance
Kamalanagar, 29 July 2026: The Chief Executive Member (CEM), Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), Dg. Nirupam Chakma, today held a series of meetings with senior Government officials in Aizawl to discuss matters relating to infrastructure development, administrative reforms and expansion of digital public services in the Chakma Autonomous District Council.
In a meeting with Pu David Sapzova, Engineer-in-Chief, Public Works Department (PWD), the CEM discussed road infrastructure development in the CADC. The Engineer-in-Chief informed that ₹5 crore has been allocated for the blacktopping of roads in the Chawngte town. He also informed that a proposed two-lane defence road, which is currently in the pipeline, is expected to pass through the CADC area. He said the project would improve connectivity and promote economic development.
The long-pending proposal for the declaration of Kamalanagar as a Census Town also came up for discussion during a meeting with Pu V. Lalsangliana, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation Department. The CEM enquired about the status of the proposal and stated that Kamalanagar fulfils the prescribed criteria for declaration as a Census Town. He requested the State Government to expedite the matter in coordination with the Census authorities.
The CEM also met Pu James Lalnunmawia, MCS, Chief Informatics Officer, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), to explore the adoption of e-Office and other e-governance initiatives in the CADC. The requirements and roadmap for implementing a paperless digital office system in the CADC were discussed. In another meeting with Pu Lalduhkima, State Project Manager, CSC e-Governance Services India Limited, the possibility of establishing Common Service Centres (CSCs) to be managed by CADC was discussed. Under the proposal, the CSCs would provide a range of digital public services, including Aadhaar enrolment and updates, PAN card applications, certificate issuance, banking and insurance services, telemedicine, and other citizen services.
CEM, CADC submits development plan and representations to Governor
Aizawl, July 27, 2026: The Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), Dg. Nirupam Chakma, today called on the Governor of Mizoram, His Excellency General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd.), at Lok Bhavan to discuss the Council’s long-term development strategy and several issues requiring the attention of the State Government.
During the meeting, the CEM presented an outline of a development plan, including policy measures to streamline the administration of the CADC. The plan was prepared based on proposals received from all departments of the CADC. The Governor, while going through each and every item, appreciated the initiative and offered several suggestions. He advised the Council to incorporate the suggestions and give the plan its final shape.
Among other things, the CEM also apprised the Governor of the new CADC Secretariat building, which was taken up with funding under the 13th Finance Commission but has remained incomplete for more than a decade. The Governor advised that a detailed presentation be submitted so that he could pursue financial assistance under an appropriate Centrally Sponsored Scheme for its completion.
The issue of unpaid salaries of CADC employees for the past four and a half months also came up during the discussion. The Governor informed the CEM that he had already taken up the matter with the Chief Minister of Mizoram and had advised that appropriate measures be taken to resolve the issue.
The Governor further advised the CADC to identify a suitable plot of land for the establishment of a Central School within the CADC area.
The CEM also submitted a representation expressing concern over the prolonged delay in granting assent to several Rules passed by the Chakma Autonomous District Council since 2016. He requested the Governor to look into the matter, particularly the Town Planning Committees Rules, 2025, which are awaiting assent.
Hon’ble CEM takes up development projects and administrative matters with State government
𝑲𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒓, 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒚 23, 2026: The Hon’ble Chief Executive Member (CEM), Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), Dg. Nirupam Chakma, called on Dr. Kenneth Chawngliana, Vice-Chairman, Mizoram State Planning Board, in Aizawl today and discussed a number of development projects of the Council along with other development-related issues.
The CEM requested that the proposals for Improvement of Education Infrastructure in CADC (Rs.499.87 lakh) under the North Eastern Council (NEC), Development of School Infrastructure in CADC (Rs.1,583.064 lakh) under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS), and Development of Fish Farms with Fishery-Based Integrated System (Rs.447.00 lakh) under NEC be retained in the State priority list. He informed Dr. Chawngliana that officers of the concerned departments had recently presented these proposals before the Planning & Programme Implementation Department, Government of Mizoram. Dr. Chawngliana assured the CEM that he would take up the matter with the Hon’ble Chief Minister.
The CEM also submitted a proposal titled “Industry 4.0 Based 3D Dental Solutions” for consideration under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER). He sought his help for early approval of the project proposal already submitted for furnishing the CADC Students’ Hostel at Aizawl, constructed under the Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR), to enable the hostel to be made functional. The need for early completion of the partially completed CADC Secretariat Building, whose final instalment under the 13th Finance Commission had lapsed, was also discussed.
Later, the CEM met Pu C. Lalsawivunga, Minister i/c, Department of District Council & Minority Affairs (DC&MA), and senior officials of the department to discuss various administrative matters of CADC. The matter of a number of bills passed by CADC since 2016 that are pending with the Mizoram Government for assent was raised for disposal at the earliest. The recommendations for appointment of all the eight Executive Members were also submitted to the Secretary, DCMA, Pi Maria C.T. Zuali, IAS, for onward processing for approval by His Excellency the Governor of Mizoram.
Shri Kali Kumar Tongchangya elected uncontested as Chairman of the 11th CADC
Kamalanagar, 16 July, 2026: Shri Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Member of District Council (MDC) representing the 18-Fultuli MDC Constituency, was today declared elected uncontested as the Chairman of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC). The declaration was made by the Deputy Chairman, Shri Sundor Muni Chakma, who chaired today’s sitting to elect the Chairman.
The election was held to fill the vacancy arising out of the resignation of the former Chairman, Shri Lakkhan Chakma on 1 July, 2025. As per the notified election schedule, nomination papers were received on 15 July 2026. Shri Kali Kumar Tongchangya was the only candidate to file his nomination. Consequently, in today’s sitting he was declared elected uncontested as the Chairman of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council.
After assuming office, Shri Kali Kumar Tongchangya thanked the Members of the District Council for the confidence reposed in him. He stated that he would discharge the responsibilities of the Chair with fairness, impartiality and in accordance with the Rules governing the Council. He also sought the cooperation of all Members in upholding the dignity of the House and ensuring the smooth conduct of its proceedings.
Leader of the House and Hon’ble Chief Executive Member, Shri Nirupam Chakma, also congratulated Shri Kali Kumar Tongchangya on his election as Chairman. He expressed confidence that the newly elected Chairman’s extensive experience in the Council and sound knowledge of its functioning would greatly benefit the House. He further hoped that under the new Chairman’s guidance, the proceedings of the House would continue to be conducted in a fair, impartial and orderly manner, enabling all Members to exercise their rights freely and contribute effectively to the functioning of the house.
Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya is the lone candidate for Chairman post of 11th CADC
As per the notified schedules for election process for the post of the new Chairman of 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council, only one nomination paper for the post from Dangu Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Member from 18-Fultuli MDC Constituency was received within the stipulated time schedule. The nomination paper was scrutinized minutely and was found valid.
CADC MDCs summoned for Election of Chairman on 16 July 2026
In pursuance of the notification vide No.H.14011/4/2008-DC&MA(C) of dated Aizawl, the 14th July, 2026 and as provided under Rule 31 of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc) Rules, 2002 and as amended from time to time, the Deputy Chairman, Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to summon all members of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council to attend and elect the new Chairman of the Chakma Autonomous District Council as per schedule furnished below:-
- Dt. 15th July, 2026 (Wednesday) :
(a) Filling up nomination paper for election of Chairman to the Chakma Autonomous District Council from 10.30 A.M to 3.00 Р.M.
(b) Scrutiny of nomination paper from 3:00 P.M to 3:30 P.M.
(c) Withdrawal of nomination paper from 3:30 P.M to 4:00 Р.М.
(d) Declaration of valid candidates after 4:00 P.M. - Dt. 16th July, 2026 (Thursday) :
(a) Election of Chairman of the Chakma Autonomous District Council in Session Hall, Kamalanagar from 10:30 A.M.
