Opposition (10)

•   MNF (7)
•   INC (3)

Nominated (3)

•   NOM (3)

Elections25 plurality voting3 nominatedMay 20222027Meeting placeSiaha, MizoramWebsitehttps://madc.mizoram.gov.in/

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. It covers 1445 square kilometres.

The government has jurisdiction over land administration, administration of justice, limited legislative powers, and a few other local powers.

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.

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.

Constituencies under Mara Autonomous District Council and their members as of 2022 election:

#	Constituency	Councillor	Party		Remarks
1	Tôkalô	M. Laikaw		BJP
2	Phura	H. Malvina		INC
3	Vahia	K. Chhuabei		BJP
4	Laki	T. Seido		BJP
5	Zyhno	L. Prisila		BJP
6	Chapi	C. Chehnei		BJP
7	Chakhei	K. Hrahmo		BJP	Elected as MLA in 2023 election
		Albert TT. Sachu			Elected in 2024 by-election
8	Siata	M. Chiadung		BJP
9	Tisi	Tiahlei Syuhlô		BJP
10	Tipa - I	S. Lalremthanga		IND	Resigned from MNF
11	Tipa - II	Beihu Nohro		BJP
12	Laty	Beirahmo Syhly		BJP
13	Saikao	Beihruakhai		MNF
14	Amôbyuh	N. Zakhai		BJP
15	Amôtlâh	HC. Lalmalsawma Zasai		MNF
16	Noh-aotlâh	Lalrosanga		IND	Resigned from MNF
17	Chhaolô	MH. Tiabi		BJP
18	Siaha North-I	Nahlo Solo		MNF
19	Siaha North-II	M. Manasia		MNF
20	Siaha South-I	Siaha South-I		IND	Resigned from MNF
21	Siaha South-II	N. Viakhu		MNF
22	Siaha East-I	H. Hrangchuanga		INC
		Nelson Khenglawt		MNF	Elected in 2023 by-election
23	Siaha East - II	HC. Biakcheuva		MNF
24	Siaha West-I	TA. James Riatha		INC
25	Siaha West-II	ST. Vanmalsawmliana		INC
26	Nominated	TBD		NOM
27	Nominated	TBD		NOM
28	Nominated	TBD		NOM

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 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.

The latest election of MADC had been held in 2022, with the Bharatiya Janata Party winning 12 seats, the Mizoram National Front winning 9, and the Indian National Congress winning 4.

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.

• Chakma Autonomous District Council
• Lai Autonomous District Council
• North Eastern Council
• Hill tribes of Northeast India

• Mara Autonomous District Council
• An article about formation of new government at Mara Autonomous District Council
• Maraland.NET: An internet home of Mara people

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