PR No. 97/2025–2026

Lawngtlai, March 30, 2026:The 12th Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) Budget Session, 2026 was continued today under the chairmanship of LADC Chairman, Pu C. Lalmuanthanga. On the second day of the session, Starred Questions and Answers, Private Member’s Resolution, and various Official Business were taken up for discussion.

During today’s session, a total of 10 Starred Questions were discussed. The major highlights include:

1. Matters relating to “Flying Business” in various parts of the district and the construction of the M. Kawnpui Revenue Office building were raised and discussed.

2. Issues concerning the number of employees under the New Pension Scheme (NPS), their account contributions, and vacant Executive Member offices were addressed.

3. The expenditure incurred and current progress of the extension of the Forest Department Main Building at Lawngtlai were presented.

4. Questions regarding suspension or removal of Village Councils and various Disaster Management initiatives were raised and responded to.

5. A Private Member’s Resolution moved by Pu L.R. Dingliana Chinzah, MDC, proposing that the financial year 2026–2027 be declared as the “Year of Consolidation,” was discussed in detail. However, it was stated that as the matter is still under process, it is not considered necessary at present.

6. The House also discussed “The LADC (Marriage and Divorce) (First Amendment) Bill, 2026,” which was unanimously passed.

The LADC Budget Session will reconvene on April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) at 10:30 AM.

Issued by:Information & Public Relations Department Lai Autonomous District Council, Lawngtlai