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'''Government (22) '''
'''Government (13)'''<br/>'''[[United Progressive Alliance|UPA]] (13)'''<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 May 2022 |title=Rivals Congress and MNF join hands to control Mizoram’s MADC, keep BJP out |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rivals-congress-and-mnf-join-hands-to-control-mizoram-s-madc-keep-bjp-out-101652862942129.html |access-date=18 May 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
* {{Color box|#FF9933}} [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] (19)
 
*{{Color box|#000000}} [[Candidate|NOM]] (3)
*{{Color box|{{Party color|Mizo National Front}}}} [[Mizo National Front|MNF]] (9)
'''Opposition (6)'''
*{{Color box|{{Party color|Indian National Congress}}}} [[Indian National Congress|INC]] (4)
*{{Color box|#2E5694}} [[Mizo National Front|MNF]] (5)
 
*{{Color box|#DDDDDD}} [[Independent politician|IND]] (1)
'''Opposition (12)'''
* {{Color box|{{Party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}}} [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] (12)
 
'''Others (3)'''
* {{Color box|#000000}} [[Candidate|NOM]] (3)
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[[File:NE Autonomous divisions of India.svg|350px|right|North Eastern autonomous divisions]]
[[File:NE Autonomous divisions of India.svg|350px|right|North Eastern autonomous divisions]]
'''Mara Autonomous District Council''' (MADC) is one of the three Autonomous District Councils within [[Mizoram]] state of [[India]]. It covers Siaha subdivision and Tipa subdivision of [[Saiha district|Siaha district]]. Primarily, an autonomous administrative government meant for the [[Mara people]] living in the state. It is situated in the southern tip of Mizoram state bordering [[Myanmar]]. Its autonomy was established and carved out from the erstwhile Pawi-Lakher Regional Council on 29 May 1971 and separated the next year as Lakher Autonomous District Council, and renamed it to current name in 1988.<ref name="Zohra">Zohra, K. (17 June 2003) [http://www.maraland.net/maraland/mara-history.html "Mara History, Maraland Location, Physical features"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231070448/http://www.maraland.net/maraland/mara-history.html |date=2010-12-31 }} Maraland Net</ref> It covers 1445 square kilometres.<ref name="Zohra" />
'''Mara Autonomous District Council''' (MADC) is one of the three Autonomous District Councils within [[Mizoram]] state of [[India]]. It covers Siaha subdivision and Tipa subdivision of [[Saiha district|Siaha district]]. Primarily, an autonomous administrative government meant for the [[Mara people]] living in the state. It is situated at the southern tip of Mizoram state bordering [[Myanmar]]. Its autonomy was established and carved out from the erstwhile Pawi-Lakher Regional Council on 29 May 1971 and separated the next year as Lakher Autonomous District Council, and renamed to its current name in 1988.<ref name="Zohra">Zohra, K. (17 June 2003) [http://www.maraland.net/maraland/mara-history.html "Mara History, Maraland Location, Physical features"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231070448/http://www.maraland.net/maraland/mara-history.html |date=2010-12-31 }} Maraland Net</ref> It covers 1445 square kilometres.<ref name="Zohra" />


The government has jurisdiction over land administration, administration of justice, and limited legislative powers, and a few other local powers.<ref>Roy, Devasish, Raja (2005) ''Traditional Customary Laws and Indigenous Peoples in Asia'' Minority Rights Group International, London,  p. 15. {{ISBN|1-904584-27-6}}</ref> In 2009 the council was led by an independent member of the District Council, Shri. N. Viakhu who formed coalition government with [[Maraland Democratic Front]] and [[Indian National Congress]] in 2005 election.
The government has jurisdiction over land administration, administration of justice, limited legislative powers, and a few other local powers.<ref>Roy, Devasish, Raja (2005) ''Traditional Customary Laws and Indigenous Peoples in Asia'' Minority Rights Group International, London,  p. 15. {{ISBN|1-904584-27-6}}</ref> In 2009 the council was led by an independent member of the District Council, Shri. N. Viakhu formed a coalition government with [[Maraland Democratic Front]] and [[Indian National Congress]] in the 2005 election.


In December 2005, Independent Member of the District Council, Shri. N. Viakhu formally joined [[Mizo National Front]] (MNF) to lead a new MADC government formed by MNF with a simple majority. He was severely criticized for his nomination of four MNF workers to MDC nominated seats despite being the CEM of the Cong-MNF coalition government. The nomination allows MNF to enjoy a simple majority (15 - 11); otherwise Cong-MDF combine and MNF were tied at 11 elected members each.
In December 2005, Independent Member of the District Council, Shri. N. Viakhu formally joined [[Mizo National Front]] (MNF) to lead a new MADC government formed by MNF with a simple majority. He was severely criticized for his nomination of four MNF workers to MDC nominated seats despite being the CEM of the Cong-MNF coalition government. The nomination allows MNF to enjoy a simple majority (15 - 11); otherwise Cong-MDF combine and MNF were tied at 11 elected members each.


The latest election of MADC had been held in 2017, with an [[Indian National Congress]] gained a majority. A new government by Congress was formed thereafter. The current Chief Executive Member (CEM) is Shri N.Zakhai. The Chairman is Shri H.Sahlo.
The latest election of MADC had been held in 2017, with an [[Indian National Congress]] gained a majority. A new government by Congress was formed thereafter. The current Chief Executive Member (CEM) is Shri N.Zakhai. The Chairman is Shri H.Sahlo.
The last election held on 5th May 2022.Results announced on 9th May 2022 as
BJP - 12
MNF - 9
INC - 4
== History ==
In 1954 the Central and Assam governments established a regional council, the ''Pawi Lakher Regional Council'' (PLRC), for the Lakhers (aka [[Mara people|Mara]]) and the Pawis (aka [[Lai people|Lai]]), in which a large number of  [[Chakma people|Chakmas]] also resided. However, the PLRC could not function properly right from its inception as there was no common communication language among the three tribal communities to understand each other. The first meeting was held without understanding each other’s language where Mizo was used as official language but Chakmas and Maras could hardly understand anything. Consequently, in 1958 the Maras boycotted PLRC meetings. In 1972, to resolve the issue the PLRC was divided into three regional councils and upgraded to 3 district councils for Maras, Lais and Chakmas.<ref name="AgPlan-284">"Chakma Autonomous District Council" [http://mizoram.nic.in/aplan/app0304/detail.pdf ''Agriculture Department, Mizoram State Annual Plan 2003-2004''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721173603/http://mizoram.nic.in/aplan/app0304/detail.pdf |date=21 July 2011 }} page 284, last accessed 23 December 2010</ref>


== Departments ==
== Departments ==
Mara Autonomous District Council looks after many departments in her area including fisheries, schools (up to Middle school) and education, judiciary, land and revenue, forestry, Public Health Engineering (PHE), etc.
Mara Autonomous District Council looks after many departments in her area including fisheries, schools (up to Middle school) and education, judiciary, land and revenue, forestry, Public Health Engineering (PHE), etc.


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*Zyhno-the third largest town and the place where the Mara village is located.
*Zyhno-the third largest town and the place where the Mara village is located.


==Notes==
==See also==
 
* [[Chakma Autonomous District Council]]
* [[Lai Autonomous District Council]]
* [[North Eastern Council]]
* [[Hill tribes of Northeast India]]
 
==References ==
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Latest revision as of 09:30, 19 June 2022

Mara Autonomous District Council
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
Autonomous District Council
Leadership
Chief Executive Member
H Malvina, INC[1]
Deputy Chief Executive Member
HC Lalmalsawma Zasai, MNF
Leader of Opposition
TBD, BJP
Structure
Seats28 Councillors
Mara Autonomous District Council 2022.svg
Political groups
Government (13)
UPA (13)[2]
  •   MNF (9)
  •   INC (4)

Opposition (12)

Others (3)

Elections
25 plurality voting
3 nominated
Last election
2017
Next election
May 2022
Meeting place
Siaha
Website
https://madc.mizoram.gov.in/
North Eastern autonomous divisions

Mara Autonomous District Council (MADC) is one of the three Autonomous District Councils within Mizoram state of India. It covers Siaha subdivision and Tipa subdivision of Siaha district. Primarily, an autonomous administrative government meant for the Mara people living in the state. It is situated at the southern tip of Mizoram state bordering Myanmar. Its autonomy was established and carved out from the erstwhile Pawi-Lakher Regional Council on 29 May 1971 and separated the next year as Lakher Autonomous District Council, and renamed to its current name in 1988.[3] It covers 1445 square kilometres.[3]

The government has jurisdiction over land administration, administration of justice, limited legislative powers, and a few other local powers.[4] In 2009 the council was led by an independent member of the District Council, Shri. N. Viakhu formed a coalition government with Maraland Democratic Front and Indian National Congress in the 2005 election.

In December 2005, Independent Member of the District Council, Shri. N. Viakhu formally joined Mizo National Front (MNF) to lead a new MADC government formed by MNF with a simple majority. He was severely criticized for his nomination of four MNF workers to MDC nominated seats despite being the CEM of the Cong-MNF coalition government. The nomination allows MNF to enjoy a simple majority (15 - 11); otherwise Cong-MDF combine and MNF were tied at 11 elected members each.

The latest election of MADC had been held in 2017, with an Indian National Congress gained a majority. A new government by Congress was formed thereafter. The current Chief Executive Member (CEM) is Shri N.Zakhai. The Chairman is Shri H.Sahlo.

The last election held on 5th May 2022.Results announced on 9th May 2022 as BJP - 12 MNF - 9 INC - 4

History[edit]

In 1954 the Central and Assam governments established a regional council, the Pawi Lakher Regional Council (PLRC), for the Lakhers (aka Mara) and the Pawis (aka Lai), in which a large number of Chakmas also resided. However, the PLRC could not function properly right from its inception as there was no common communication language among the three tribal communities to understand each other. The first meeting was held without understanding each other’s language where Mizo was used as official language but Chakmas and Maras could hardly understand anything. Consequently, in 1958 the Maras boycotted PLRC meetings. In 1972, to resolve the issue the PLRC was divided into three regional councils and upgraded to 3 district councils for Maras, Lais and Chakmas.[5]

Departments[edit]

Mara Autonomous District Council looks after many departments in her area including fisheries, schools (up to Middle school) and education, judiciary, land and revenue, forestry, Public Health Engineering (PHE), etc.

Tourist spots[edit]

Tourist spots within MADC include

  • Siaha - the district headquarters,
  • Mt. Mawma, the highest mountain in MADC area and the 3rd highest mountain(6725 ft) in Mizoram state. About 3 km from Chakhei town, 76 km approx. from Siaha.
  • Pala Lake, the biggest lake in the state,
  • River Kaladan, the biggest river in Mizoram, that serves as border between MADC and Lai Autonomous District Council. Kaladan river fish are famous for their taste.
  • Phura - the only town on plain. The barn of Maraland.
  • Tokalo (Pala) Wildlife Sanctuary, some 80 km Southwest of Siaha.
  • Tipa or Tuipang - the second largest and vibrant town in the central part of MADC or Maraland.
  • Kolodyne Bridge Kaochao - The longest bridge in Mizoram.
  • Zyhno-the third largest town and the place where the Mara village is located.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Congress-MNF win trust vote in Mara Council". Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  2. ↑ "Rivals Congress and MNF join hands to control Mizoram's MADC, keep BJP out". Hindustan Times. 18 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Zohra, K. (17 June 2003) "Mara History, Maraland Location, Physical features" Archived 2010-12-31 at the Wayback Machine Maraland Net
  4. ↑ Roy, Devasish, Raja (2005) Traditional Customary Laws and Indigenous Peoples in Asia Minority Rights Group International, London, p. 15. ISBN 1-904584-27-6
  5. ↑ "Chakma Autonomous District Council" Agriculture Department, Mizoram State Annual Plan 2003-2004 Archived 21 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine page 284, last accessed 23 December 2010

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