Administration of Mizoram

Mizoram's political history dates back to mid 1950s when the Mizos demanded the status of statehood to the tribal dominated region of Assam Districts. The revolution continued for over three decades and finally an accord was signed between the Mizo National Front (MNF) and the Union Government on 30th June, 1986.



Mizoram attained its statehood on 20th February, 1987. Rajiv Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, inaugurated the state and Hiteshwar Saikia was appointed as Governor of Mizoram. The first State Assembly was instituted in March, 1987 with a total membership of forty. Since its formation, there have been five times assemblies in the state. Zoramthanga is the current Chief Minister of Mizoram. He is the leader of Mizo National Front (MNF). He served as the Chief Minister of Mizoram from December 1998 to December 2008, for two consecutive terms.

Like all other states of India the state of Mizoram is governed by a Chief Minister and a council of other ministers responsible to an elected unicameral legislature and by a Governor, appointed by the president of India. The Governor is the head of the state but his role is largely ceremonial.

Mizoram Legislative Assembly

The Mizoram Legislative Assembly has 40 members who are elected by means of a popular vote conducted by the election commission of India. The judicial seat of the state i.e. the High Court of Mizoram is located at Guwahati with a bench at Aizawl, the capital of the state.

Deputy Speaker: Lalrinawma

Also Read: Administration of Aizawl

General Administration Department of Mizoram

The General Administration Department of Mizoram (GAD) is responsible for various subjects of the state entrusted to it by The Government of Mizoram. The functions of the department are carried out under the leadership of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Mizoram, Shri Pu Lal Thanhawla. Furthermore, the Commissioner, the Secretary, Additional Secretary, Deputy Secretary and other supporting staff heads the Secretariat.

The General Administration Department, also known as the GAD is the administrative department of all the eight districts of Mizoram which are Aizawl, Lunglei, Saiha, Champhai, Kolasib, Serchhip, Mamit and Lawngtlai. The Deputy Commissioners allotted to all the different states are responsible for different issues such as inner line permits, tribal certificates, residential certificates,etc.

The Protocol and Hospitality wing, falls under the general administrative department and hence the entire responsibility of ceremonial functions of the state such as Republic Day and Independence Day and hospitality towards the VIPs visiting the state is of the GAD.

Furthermore, the Aviation Wing functions under GAD as well. It is concerned with all the matters concerning aviation within the state. It is responsible for the stable functioning of the Lengpui airport in the state and also helicopter operations.

The Mizoram court is located in Aizawl, called the Aizawl district court which is the capital district of the state. The Aizawl district court is lawfully entitled to maintain law and order in the entire region by properly giving judgments to the criminals and victims. The Guwahati High Court however exercises full jurisdiction over the seven north eastern states in India and the Aizawl bench is one of them.

GAD Office
New Secretariat Complex
1st Floor

Pu Khuangkunga, Deputy Secretary, GAD - Team Leader
Ph - 8974051258 (M)

Pu David Lalthantluanga, State Protocol Officer - Member
Ph - 9436140663 (M)

Pu Jacob Lalawmpuia, Under Secretary (E) - Member
Ph - 2336033 (O), 9436142703 (M)

Pi Zonunthari, Under Secretary (G) - Member
Ph : 2336020(O), 09862310027(M)
Email : czonunthari@yahoo.com

Pu Saidenga, Asst. Director, Aviation Wing - Member
Ph - 9436142907 (M)

Pu Raymond Lalmuana, Assistant, GAD - Member
Ph - 9862993625 (M)

MPs and MLAs from Mizoram

Name of elected M.P.:C. L. RUALA
Party affiliation:Indian National Congress
Constituency:MIZORAM

Number of Assembly Constituencies: 40

Government of Mizoram

The political structure of Mizoram is headed by the Governor. The Chief Minister along with his Council of Ministers assists the Governor in the functioning of the state. The Chief Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers and they are the members of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly.

Given below is the list of information on the Governor, Chief Minister, and the Cabinet Ministers of Mizoram.

Governor of Mizoram

P. S. Sreedharan Pillai
Address: Raj Bhawan, Aizawl
Mizoram 796001
Phone: 0389 2322262 / 2323200

Chief Minister
Shri Zoramthanga
Political Party Affiliation: Mizo National Front
Position held
1) MLA, 1987 – 1988 - Minister
2) MLA, 1989 – 1993
3) MLA, 1993 – 1998
4) MLA, 1998 – 2003  - Chief Minister
5) MLA, 2003 – 2008  - Chief Minister

Cabinet Ministers of Mizoram

Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation Department
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary