Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Gauhati HC Flags Need for Floor Test to End Turmoil in Mizoram’s Chakma Council
The Gauhati High Court said it's important to quickly fix the political mess in Mizoram's Chakma Council.
They suggested the Governor might need to check who has the most support to lead the Council.
The Council has been in trouble for a while, with lots of changes in leaders and arguments about who should be in charge.
The Governor put the Council under their control in July, but the Court said they should think about letting the Council's elected leaders take over again soon.
Gauhati High Court observed that restoring political stability in Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) is crucial
Court noted Mizoram Governor may consider conducting a floor test to ensure majority-backed administration
CADC has been under Governor’s Rule since July 7 due to prolonged instability and leadership changes
State government had proposed an alternative executive committee, but Governor proceeded with direct administration
Court held that Governor has discretionary powers under Sixth Schedule of the Constitution
- Who
- Gauhati High Court, Mizoram Governor, Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) members
- What
- Observed need for floor test to restore political stability in CADC
- When
- November 20, 2025
- Where
- Aizawl bench of Gauhati High Court
- Why
- To ensure CADC is led by a majority-backed administration as per the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution
Government's Stance
BJP CADC's Stance
Government's claim
Government's Stance
ZPM has a clear majority with 16 MDCs and is prepared to form a stable executive
BJP CADC's Stance
BJP-led executive headed by CEM Molin Kumar Chakma fell to a no-confidence vote due to defection of 12 BJP MDCs
- Date of Governor's Rule
- July 7, 2025
- Number of MDCs in CADC
- 20
- MDCs defected to ZPM
- 12
- ZPM's claimed majority
- 16 MDCs
- Court's disposal of writ petition
- Writ petition No. 84 of 2025