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CADC issues strict directives to ensure regular attendance and punctuality of officers and staff

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

Search cum Selection Committee constituted to empanel advocates for CADC legal cases

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.

Governor extends Governor’s Rule to address political instability within the Chakma Autonomous District Council

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 Governor’s 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.

Governor constitutes Inquiry Commission to probe administrative irregularities and political instability of CADC

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.

Notice on registration of private broom grass cultivation

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.

Notice inviting tender for collection, harvesting and trade of broom grass

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.

Governor’s Rule imposed in CADC

In exercise of the power conferred by Para 16(2) read with Para 20 BB of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India, the Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram is pleased to assume to himself all functions or powers vested in or exercisable by the Chakma Autonomous District Council. Further, the Governor of Mizoram is pleased to declare that such functions or powers shall be exercised by the Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai District on his behalf with immediate effect for a period of 6 (six) months or until further order.

CADC Executive Committee removed in No-Confidence Motion

Kamalanagar, 16 June 2025: The Chakma Autonomous District Council, in a Special Session held today at the CADC Session Hall, Kamalanagar, passed a No-Confidence Motion against the incumbent Executive Committee led by the Chief Executive Member, Shri Molin Kumar Chakma. The session was presided over by the Chairman of the Council, Shri Lakkhan Chakma.

The motion was moved by Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) member and elected MDC from 15-Rengkashya Constituency, Shri Doymoy Daveng Chakma, citing the CEM’s loss of the confidence of the majority members of the House as the reason necessitating a change in leadership.

The motion was subsequently taken up for discussion, during which several members participated, and was then put to vote. Out of the 17 elected members present and voting, 15 voted in favour of the motion, 1 voted against it, and the lone MNF MDC, Shri Rasik Mohan Chakma, abstained from voting. With the motion receiving a clear majority, it was declared passed. The Special Session was thereafter declared prorogued.