Government of Mizoram

The Government of Mizoram (Mizo: Mizoram Sawrkâr) also known as the State Government of Mizoram, or locally as State Government, is the supreme governing authority of the Indian state of Mizoram and its 11 districts. It consists of an executive, led by the Governor of Mizoram, a judiciary and a legislative branch.

Government of Mizoram
Seat of GovernmentAizawl
Legislative branch
Assembly
SpeakerLalrinliana Sailo
Deputy SpeakerH. Biakzaua
Members in Assembly40
Executive branch
GovernorKambhampati Hari Babu
Chief MinisterZoramthanga
Deputy Chief MinisterTawnluia
Judiciary
High CourtAizawl Bench, Gauhati High Court
Chief JusticeRashmin Manharbhai Chhaya

Like other states of India, the head of the state of Mizoram is the Governor, appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Central government. The Chief Minister is the head of the government. Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram, and houses the Mizoram Legislative Assembly and the secretariat. The Guwahati High Court, located in Guwahati, Assam has an Aizawl Bench that exercises the jurisdiction and powers in respect of cases arising in the State of Mizoram.[1]

The present Legislative Assembly of Mizoram is unicameral, consisting of 40 Member of the Legislative Assembly (M.L.A). Its term is 5 years, unless sooner dissolved.[2]

Mizoram Secretariat

Council of Ministers
S.No Name Constituency Department Party
1. Zoramthanga
Chief Minister		 Aizawl East 1
  • Finance
  • Political & Cabinet
  • Planning & Programme Implementation
  • General Administration Department
  • Vigilance Department
  • Public Work Department
  • Horticulture Department
 MNF
Deputy Chief Minister
2. Tawnluia Tuichang
  • Public Health Engineering Department
  • Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation Department
  • Personnel & Administrative Reforms
 MNF
Cabinet Minister
3. Dr. R Lalthangliana South Tuipui
  • Health & Family Welfare
  • Higher & Technical Education
  • Commerce & Industry
 MNF
4. Lalchamliana Hrangturzo
  • Home
  • Taxation
  • Disaster Management & Rehabilitation
 MNF
5. R Lalzirliana Tawi
  • Power & Electricity
  • Arts & Culture
  • Land Resources, Soil & Water Conservation
  • District Council & Minority Affairs
 MNF
6. C Lalrinsanga Lunglei West
  • Agriculture Dept.
  • Irrigation & Water Resources
  • Co-operation Department
 MNF
7. K Lalrinliana Kolasib
  • Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs
  • LAD
  • Fisheries
 MNF
8. Lalchhandama Ralte Tuivawl
  • School Education
  • Labour, Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
  • Printing & Stationery Department
 MNF
9. Lalruatkima Aizawl West 2
  • Rural Development
  • Information & Public Relation
  • Land Revenue & Settlement Department
 MNF
10. Lalrinawma
  • Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department
  • Excise & Narcotics Department
  • Sericulture Department
  • Animal Husbandry &Veterinary Department
 MNF
Ministers of State
SI No. Name Constituency Department Party
1. T J Lalnuntluanga Champhai South
  • Law & Judicial, Parliamentary Affairs
  • Transport
  • Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department
 MNF
2. Robert Romawia Royte Aizawl East 2
  • Sports & Youth Services
  • Tourism
  • Information & Communication Technology
 MNF

See also

References
  1. "Jurisdiction and Seats of Indian High Courts". Eastern Book Company. Retrieved 12 May 2008.
  2. "Mizoram Legislative Assembly". Legislative Bodies in India. National Informatics Centre, Government of India. Retrieved 10 May 2008.
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