What's at Stake?
Understanding the impacts of FCAA 2023 adoption on Mizoram
Land Rights
The FCAA 2023 amendments threaten traditional land ownership patterns and could allow central government to bypass state consultation for strategic projects within 100km of international borders.
Indigenous Protection
Article 371G provides special protections for Mizoram. The FCAA adoption raises concerns about whether these constitutional safeguards are being undermined.
Forest Conservation
Despite its name, the Forest Conservation Amendment Act weakens protections for forest lands, potentially opening them to development without proper environmental assessment.
How We Got Here
Assembly Rejects FCAA
Mizoram Legislative Assembly unanimously rejects FCAA 2023, protecting state's interests.
Assembly Reverses Decision
In a shocking reversal, the Assembly adopts FCAA 2023 despite earlier opposition.
Movement for Revocation
Citizens unite to demand the revocation of FCAA adoption and protect Mizoram's rights.
The Contradiction
See how positions changed from 2023 to 2025
“FCAA 2023 threatens Mizoram's autonomy and must be rejected to protect our people's interests.”
2023
“The Assembly has adopted FCAA 2023 in the interest of development and national integration.”
2025
The Path Forward
Three clear steps to protect Mizoram's constitutional rights and restore proper democratic process.
Rescind the August 2025 Resolution
The Assembly must formally withdraw the resolution that adopted FCAA 2023 for Mizoram.
Why? Article 371G Violated & Proper Procedure Not Followed
- Article 371G requires Assembly consent for central laws on land — but consent must be informed and follow due process
- No consultation with civil society organizations (YMA, MHIP, MZP) before the 2025 vote
- No consultation with churches and religious bodies
- No consultation with Autonomous District Councils (Sixth Schedule)
- The 2023 rejection followed months of deliberation; 2025 adoption was rushed
- MLAs and public were not given adequate time to study the implications
Hold Special Session with Proper Process
Call a special Assembly session that follows the same consultative process used in 2023.
Why? Democratic Process Requires Full Consultation
- Invite written submissions from all stakeholders
- Consult Joint Civil Society Mizoram (JCM) and member organizations
- Engage churches — Baptist, Presbyterian, Catholic, and others
- Hear from Autonomous District Councils on Sixth Schedule implications
- Allow adequate time for MLAs to study and debate
- Enable public hearings in each district
- Publish all materials in Mizo for public understanding
Vote to Reject FCAA 2023
After proper consultation, the Assembly should reject FCAA 2023 — as it did unanimously in August 2023.
Why? FCAA Benefits Central govt., Not Mizoram
- 100km exemption covers nearly ALL of Mizoram — we have no "safe zone"
- "Strategic projects" are defined by Central govt., not by Mizos
- Forest clearance was our voice in land decisions — now bypassed
- Act East Policy infrastructure will benefit transit, not local economy
- No guarantee projects will employ local people or respect local needs
- Environmental damage from unchecked development affects Mizo livelihoods
- Other NE states (Nagaland, Meghalaya) have similar concerns — we're not alone
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