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55th CADC Day Celebrated at Kamalanagar

Kamalanagar, 29th April, 2026 : The 55th CADC Day was celebrated at the CADC Secretariat today. Shri Sundor Muni Chakma, Honโ€™ble 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 2025โ€“2026, 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.

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Chakma Autonomous District Council, Kamalanagar

State Election Commission notifies Model Code of Conduct for Government Servants within 7-Kamalanagar ‘W’ MDC Constituency

STATE ELECTION COMMISSION NOTIFIES MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR GOVERNMENT SERVANT WITHIN 7-KAMALANAGAR โ€˜Wโ€™ MDC CONSTITUENCY

159/2025-2026

Dated Aizawl, the 23rd July, 2025 : WHEREAS, the State Election Commission, Mizoram has prescribed Model Code of Conduct for observance by the political parties, candidates and persons holding high public offices for the ensuing By-Election to 7-Kamalanagar โ€˜Wโ€™ MDC Constituency under Chakma Autonomous District Council, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the Commission feels that there has been necessity for imposing restrictions on the activities of the Government servants within 7-Kamalanagar โ€˜Wโ€™ MDC Constituency under Chakma Autonomous District Council during enforcement of Model Code of Conduct, i.e. from the date of announcement of election till the Announcement of the Result.

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred under Article 243ZA of the Constitution of India read with sub-rule (5) of Rule 7 of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc.) Rules, 2002 as amended, the State Election Commission, Mizoram hereby orders that a Government servant holding office in the State Government, Central Government, Public Sector Enterprise of State or Central Government, Statutory Bodies getting financial assistance from the Government will come under the preview of the Code of Conduct for observance by the Government servants as follows:-

  1. A Government servant shall remain absolutely impartial during the election and he/she shall not indulge in any campaigning activities for or against any contesting candidate or political party;
  2. No Government servant shall subscribe in aid of, or assist in any way, any candidate;
  3. The Government servant shall not himself speak at or take active and prominent part in organizing or conducting the meeting;
  4. No Government servant should accompany a Minister or such other political functionaries for electioneering;
  5. No Government servant should attend any political meeting except those who are in- charge of maintenance of law and order or those deployed for security duties;
  6. Police Officials engaged in law and order duties shall not be construed as participating in the meeting of any candidate;
  7. While dealing with different political parties in day to day official transaction each Government servant shall maintain absolute neutrality. While registering cases on complaint filed by different political groups or contesting candidates or their supporters, police will take prompt steps in most impartial manner;
  8. Violation of Code of Conduct by any Government servant will make himself/herself liable to disciplinary proceeding under the provisions of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965.

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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.

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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 Peopleโ€™s Movement (ZPM) member and elected MDC from 15-Rengkashya Constituency, Shri Doymoy Daveng Chakma, citing the CEMโ€™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.

CADC Special Session summoned on 16 June 2025

Dg. Lakkhan Chakma, Chairman, Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to summon the Members of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council to sit for a Special Meeting of the Council to be commenced on 16th June (Monday) 2025 at 10.30 A.M. in the Session Hall of Chakma Autonomous District Council, Kamalanagar.

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