LAI AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT COUNCIL (LADC), Government of Mizoram, India

PR No. 3/2026–2027

Lawngtlai, April 2, 2026 — The 12th Budget Session of the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC), which commenced on March 27, 2026, concluded successfully today, April 2, 2026. During the session, key discussions were held on developmental budget planning and important legislative matters, which were thoroughly deliberated and approved.

During the session, a total of 31 Starred Questions were received, out of which 29 were answered. Two questions could not be addressed due to the absence of the members who raised them, while one question was considered unnecessary as it had already been covered. All 9 Unstarred Questions were answered.

Highlights of the Session

1. Legislative Business & Resolutions:

Marriage & Divorce Bill: The LADC (Marriage and Divorce) (First Amendment) Bill, 2026 was discussed in the House and passed unanimously.

* Private Member Resolution: A resolution moved by Pu L.R. Dingliana Chinzah, MDC, proposing the year 2026–2027 as the “Year of Consolidation” was deliberated. However, as the Council is already undertaking related initiatives, it was decided not to make a separate declaration.

2. Budget and Grants Approved: The Supplementary Demand for Grants for the financial year 2025–2026 and the Schedule of Demand for Grants for 2026–2027 were unanimously approved. The new budget reflects an increase in revenue compared to the previous year, including a notable rise in locally generated revenue:

Category Amount (₹ in Lakhs)

1. Local Revenue Collection (Estimated) 510.00

2. Grants-in-Aid from Govt. of Mizoram 27,336.13

3. Village Council Remuneration 182.50

Grand Total 28,028.63

Note:

Local Revenue increased by ₹89.00 lakhs compared to the previous year (₹421.00 lakhs).

Grants-in-Aid also increased by ₹1,584.56 lakhs over the previous year.

3. Deputy Chairman & Condolences:

* Condolence session in memory of former MDCs, Pu A. Thangruma and Pu Pushpa Ranjan Chakma was oberved on the first day of the session.

* Pu C. Lalneihkhuma, MDC (25-Vathuampui Constituency), was elected unopposed as the new Deputy Chairman of LADC.

The session was adjourned sine die at 1:00 PM today by the Chairman, Pu C. Lalmuanthanga.