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CADC Emergency Budget Session 2023-24 Concludes

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.

Second Sitting of the Emergency Budget Session 2023-24 held

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 member’s 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 Hon’ble 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 Hon’ble 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 Hon’ble Chairman adjourned the house.

CADC Emergency Budget Session 2023-24 begins; Discussion and voting on June 22, 2023

Kamalanagar, 19 June, 2023: Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC presented the first Budget of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council for the fiscal year 2023-24 in the first sitting of the CADC Emergency Budget Session which started today. The budget will be discussed and voted on June 22, 2023.

The Supplementary Demand for Grants, 2022-23 & Re-appropriation of Local Receipts Fund, 2022-23 and Demand for Grants, 2023-24 (Budget Estimate) has been placed before the house for the discussion and approval of the members. The Supplementary Demand for Grants, 2022-23 is for an amount of Rs. 1259.58 lakhs out of which Rs. 1257.58 lakhs is against salary under Normal Grants-in-Aid and Rs. 2.00 lakhs against salary under Village Council Remuneration.

The Local Receipts for the fiscal year 2022-2023 was for an amount of 113.97 lakhs against a target of Rs. 132.37 lakhs. The CEM attributed the shortfall to the uncertainties caused by the onslaught of Covid-19 and asserted his hope that the budgetary target under Local Receipts shall be achieved this year. Therefore he proposed the Accounts on the Expenditure of Local Receipts for the fiscal year 2022-23 be re-appropriated.

The total estimated receipts under the Revenue Account is Rs. 11684.34 lakhs against an estimated expenditure of Rs. 18002.66 lakhs. The CEM in his speech stated that the deficit of Rs. 6318.62 lakhs shall be covered with Supplementary Demands for Grants from the state government. He expressed his optimistic hope that the benevolent State Government shall allocate the required funds in due course of time.

In his budget speech, the CEM highlighted some notable achievements during the fiscal year 2022-23 despite acute financial constraints. They are the successful celebration of Golden Jubilee of CADC, publication of Golden Jubilee Souvenir, free distribution of textbooks and stationeries and school uniforms, publication of textbooks on Moral Education, financial assistance to 666 piggery/ poultry/ duckery/ goat rearing/ cattle rearing/ farming.

Thousands of plant saplings were supplied by the Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department to encourage mass plantation. Under LAD, various cleanliness drives were organized and for that financial rewards were given to the participating stakeholders.

The session began with one starred and six unstarred questions put by the members. The starred question was put by Dg. Nirupam Chakma, MDC addressed to Executive Member i/c Road & Transport Department, CADC Dg. Supan Chakma, enquiring whether the sole Driving School within CADC at Udalthana which has been lying defunct since 2019 be made operational and why it was made inoperational. Dg. Supan Chakma in his reply said that the cause for the same will be provided later after due investigation by the concerned department.

Dg. Sundor Muni Chakma elected unopposed as Deputy Chairman of CADC

Kamalanagar, 12 June, 2023: Dg. Sundor Muni Chakma, MDC who was the lone contestant for the post of Deputy Chairman, CADC was declared elected uncontested by Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Chairman, CADC in a session held for the purpose today in the CADC Session Hall.

Dg. Sundor Muni Chakma, elected MDC of 9-Ugudasury ‘S’ in his address expressed his happiness for electing him uncontested as Deputy Chairman of CADC. He recalled the founder leaders of CADC for their immense contribution since its inception in 1972. He also mentioned the pioneer leaders of 9-Ugudasury S MDC Constituency for their contribution for the development of the Constituency.

He implored that the Chairman and Members of the house will entrust him with the responsibilities of his office without any hesitation for the smooth functioning of the house.

Dg. Sundor Muni Chakma, a retired government servant was elected from 9-Ugudasury S MDC Constituency on an MNF ticket. This is his first term as MDC in which he was elected as Deputy Chairman of CADC.

Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, leader of the House and CEM of CADC congratulated Dg. Sundor Muni Chakma and expressed happiness for his invaluable speech which speaks of his desire to work for the welfare of the public. He expressed his firm belief the house will function smoothly under the able and impartial leadership of both the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman.

Dg. Nirupam Chakma, MDC stressed the need of upgrading the CADC Session Hall with basic facilities so that Members from all parties could access the facilities during the Session.

Filing of nominations for election to Deputy Chairman concludes

As per the notified schedule for the election to the Deputy Chairman, filing of nominations for election to the post of Deputy Chairman Chakma Autonomous District Council has concluded. The lone nomination from Dg. Sundor Muni Chakma, elected MDC of 9-Ugudasury ‘S’ MDC constituency was scrutinized minutely and found valid.

Hence, Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Chairman CADC has declared the nomination received from Dg. Sundor Muni Chakma for election to the post of Deputy Chairman, Chakma Autonomous District Council as valid.

Election Schedule of Deputy Chairman, 11th CADC

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:

1.Submission of Nomination paper:09/06/2023 from 10:30 A.M. to 3:00 PM.
2.Scrutiny of Nomination paper:09/06/2023 from 3:30 P.M. to 3:30 PM.
3.Withdrawal of Nomination:09/06/2023 from 3:30 P.M. to 4:00 PM.
4.Election of Deputy Chairman:12/06/2023 from 10:30 A.M. at CADC Session Hall

Budget Session 2023-2024 to start on 19 June 2023

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).

Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya elected unopposed as Chairman in the first sitting of the 11th CADC

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.

Filing of Nominations for CADC Chairman concludes; Lone MDC in fray

Kamalanagar, 25th May 2023: The process of filing of nominations for the post of Chairman of the Chakma Autonomous District Council has concluded as per the notified schedule of 3:00 PM 25/05/2023.

Dangu Kali Kumar Tongchangya, elected MDC of 18-Fultuli MDC constituency was the lone contestant for the post. His nomination was duly scrutinized at the District Council Secretariat and was found valid. CADC is set to elect its Chairman of this term in the first sitting of the newly constituted council scheduled tommorrow i.e. 26th May 2023, as per the notification issued earlier by the Protem Chairman, Dangu Hirand Tongchangya.