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- Why in News?
- Governor’s Rule has been enforced in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) of Mizoram, which operates under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
- Key Provisions:-
- Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) are special administrative bodies established to provide self-governance in tribal-majority areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Their primary aim is to safeguard tribal identity, culture, and customs while promoting local development.
- ADCs are empowered to legislate on key issues such as land use, forest management, inheritance, social practices, and more.
- They also oversee essential services like education, public health, and local infrastructure.
- Additionally, they can set up Council Courts to resolve disputes in accordance with tribal customs and traditions. Structurally, most ADCs consist of up to 30 members, with a maximum of four nominated by the Governor. The imposition of Governor’s Rule in CADC reflects administrative intervention in the wake of governance challenges, while still respecting the constitutional framework for tribal autonomy.