Kamalanagar, August 16, 2023: The first sitting of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Councilโs Monsoon Session took place today, marked by the active participation of 18 council members. During the question hour of todayโs session, a total of seven unstarred questions and two starred questions were addressed. Dg. Nirupam Chakma, MDC, CADC, raised five unstarred questions, while Dg. Doymoy Daveng Chakma, MDC, CADC, posed two unstarred and two starred questions.
Three important Amendment Bills were introduced by the Chief Executive Member and leader of the house. The Bills presented were: (1). The Chakma Autonomous District Council (Salaries and Allowances of Chief Executive Member and Executive Members) (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023. (2.) The Chakma Autonomous District Council (Salaries and Allowances of Chairman and Deputy Chairman) (Second Amendment Bill), 2023 and (3.) The Chakma Autonomous District Council (Salaries, Allowances and Pension of Members) (Third Amendment Bill), 2023.
The Chief Executive Member explained the rationale behind these proposed amendments, highlighting their necessity and benefits and sought the valuable opinions of the members and their support for the proposed Bills. All the three amendment bills were passed unanimously through a voice vote.
With the successful transaction of the dayโs list of business, the session was adjourned. The upcoming sitting is scheduled for August 17, 2023.
In excercise of provisions under Rule 33(4) of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (Constitution and Conduct of Business etc.) Rules, 2002 and as amended from time to time Dangu Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Chairman, Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to summon the Members of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council to sit for Monsoon Session, 2023 to be commenced from 16th August 2023 (Wednesday) at 10:30 A.M. in the Session Hall of Chakma Autonomous District Council, Kamalanagar.
All Business both official and non-official meant for the Monsoon Session may be submitted to the office of the Chairman, CADC during office hours on or before 2nd August, 2023 (Wednesday).
The Executive Committee of Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to appoint Dg. Amit Bayan Chakma, elected MDC of 10-Mondirasora MDC Constituency as the Deputy Chief Whip.
Kamalanagar, June 22, 2023: The CADC Emergency Budget Session for the fiscal year 2023-24 for an amount of Rs. 24,176.24 lakhs which was tabled on June 19 was discussed and passed today by 17 members voting in favour while one member Dg. Nirupam Chakma opposed and walked out of the session and another member Dg. Doymoy Daveng Chakma abstained.
Earlier, the Supplementary Demand for Grants, 2022-23 & Re-appropriation of Local Receipts Fund, 2022-23 were discussed and unanimously passed with all the members voting in favour. The Demand for Grants, 2023-24 which was also discussed and passed with 16 members voting in favour while one member opposed and another abstained from voting.
Dg. Nirupam Chakma speaking expressed that the process of passing of budget in the house is not as per Rule 126 (1) of the CADC (CCB etc.) Rules, 2002 as amended from time to time and Para 13 of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India. He emphasized that the Executive Committee of CADC should pressure the State Government to implement such rule as enshrined in the Sixth Schedule.
Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC and Leader of the House in his reply said that several representations have already been submitted to the State Government as well as the Central Government to implement Para 13 of the Sixth Schedule but to no avail. “The present form of passing of budget in the house has been followed from the beginning”, he added.
Kamalanagar, June 21, 2023: The second sitting of the Emergency Budget Session 2023-24 was held today in the CADC Session Hall. One starred and five unstarred questions were put by the Members.
Two private memberโs resolutions were placed by Dg. Doymoy Chakma, MDC in the house for discussion and voting.
The first resolution proposed was the Amendment of Chakma Autonomous District Council (Salaries, Allowances and Pensions of Members) Rules, 2003 and as amended from time to time to provide one Driver and one Personal Assistant of his/her choice on Fixed/MR/Contractual basis and co-terminus with the tenure of the MDC. Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC and Leader of the House in his reply said that as there was financial involvement in the amendment, it needs prior approval from the Honโble Governor of Mizoram.
As sought, vote on count was conducted. 15 members opposed and 2 members supported the resolution. The resolution was not carried.
The other resolution moved by Dg. Doymoy Daveng Chakma sought to enhance the amount of MDC-LAD funds in Chakma Autonomous District Council. Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma in his reply said that as the allocation of fund from the state government is limited and for such enhancement of MDC-LAD funds, it needs prior approval from the Honโble Governor of Mizoram.
Vote on count was conducted. 16 members opposed and 2 members supported the move and therefore the resolution was not carried.
Since, there was no other business the Honโble Chairman adjourned the house.
In exercise of powers conferred under Rule 30 of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of Business etc.) Rules, 2002 and as amended from time to time, the Chief Executive Member of Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to allocate the portfolios among the members of the Executive Committee of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council as shown below with immediate effect.
As provided by Rule 32(1) of Chakma Autonomous District Council (Constitution and Conduct of Business, etc.) Rules, 2002 and as amended from time to time, Dangu Kali Kumar Tongchangya, the Chairman of Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to fix the date for election of the Deputy Chairman of the Chakma Autonomous District Council and summon the Members of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council to elect the Deputy Chairman of the Chakma Autonomous District Council as per schedule below:
Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, the Chairman of the Chakma Autonomous District Council is pleased to summon the Members of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council to sit for Emergency Budget Session, 2023-2024 to be commenced from 19th June, 2023 (Monday) at 10:30 A.M. in the Session Hall of CADC, Kamalanagar.
All Business both Official and Non-official meant for the Emergency Budget Session, 2023-2024 may be submitted to the office of the Secretary, District Council Secretariat, Kamalanagar, CADC on or before 14th June, 2023 (Wednesday).
Kamalanagar, May 26 2023: Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, MDC who was the lone contestant for the post of Chairman, CADC was declared elected uncontested by Dg. Hiranand Tongchangya, the Protem Chairman in the first sitting of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council held today in the CADC Session Hall.
Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya was elected from 18-Fultuli MDC Constituency on an MNF ticket. This is his third stint as Chairman of CADC and his sixth term as MDC.
At the outset, a minute of silence was observed in rememberance of the three former MDCs of the previous Executive Committee who had died. Dg. Mohesh Boran Chakma and Dg. Charan Singh Chakma were killed in a road accident on the way to Aizawl while Dg. Amit Kumar Chakma lost his life to attacks by some miscreants at Lokkisury village while he was in election campaign.
The house was filled with energy and enthusiasm shared by the newly elected Members of the District Council. All the Members shared the belief that this term would be progressive and meaningful since this newly constituted council comprises a good mix of fresh enthusiasm in the form of 12 first-time elected MDCs and seasoned experience in the form of 8 MDCs who have been in active politics for a long time. Hence, they hoped there would be no political tussle to paralyze the government. There was no business and transaction in the first sitting of the 11th CADC.