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In the context of the Sixth Schedule, CADC in Mizoram stands for:

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Answer: Option C — Chakma Autonomous District Council

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The Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) is one of the autonomous district councils in Mizoram under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

About the CADC:

  • It was formed in 1972 for the Chakma people living in the south-western part of Mizoram.
  • Its headquarters is at Kamalanagar, in Lawngtlai district.
  • The Chakmas are a mainly Buddhist community with their own language and culture.

Autonomous District Councils in Mizoram:

  • Chakma Autonomous District Council.
  • Lai Autonomous District Council.
  • Mara Autonomous District Council.

The Sixth Schedule:

  • It contains provisions for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram, under Articles 244(2) and 275(1).
  • These tribal areas are organised as autonomous districts, each with a District Council.

Composition of a District Council:

  • It has up to 30 members, of whom up to four are nominated by the Governor and the rest are elected by the voters of the district.
  • Elected members hold office for five years.

Powers of District Councils:

  • They can make laws on certain subjects, such as land, forests (other than reserved forests), canal water, shifting cultivation, village administration, inheritance of property, marriage and divorce, and social customs.
  • Such laws require the assent of the Governor.
  • They can set up village councils and courts to try cases between tribal people.
  • They can collect land revenue and impose certain taxes.

Role of the Governor:

  • The Governor can create new autonomous districts, change their boundaries and names, and appoint commissions to inquire into their administration.
  • He can dissolve a District Council on the recommendation of such a commission.

Other well-known District Councils:

  • Bodoland Territorial Council in Assam.
  • Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao Autonomous Councils in Assam.
  • Garo Hills, Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills District Councils in Meghalaya.
  • Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council.

Fifth Schedule:

  • It deals with the administration of scheduled areas in other states.
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  • The other expansions are incorrect.

Quick tip

Remember: CADC = Chakma Autonomous District Council (Mizoram, Sixth Schedule); HQ Kamalanagar.

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