TTAADC revokes its 2025 notification creating 123 villages, admitting legal lapses that delayed Village Committee elections in Tripura. The decision restores the original 587 committees and strengthens the state government’s stance amid ongoing Supreme Court litigation.
In a major administrative reversal, the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) has withdrawn its controversial decision to create 123 new villages, a move that had significantly disrupted the long-pending Village Committee election process in the state. The rollback is being widely interpreted as an admission of legal and procedural lapses that drew sustained objections from the Tripura state government.
Through a notification issued on January 22, 2026, the TTAADC cancelled its earlier notification dated April 7, 2025, along with two related orders that were issued subsequently. These notifications had redrawn village boundaries and created new administrative units across the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District, triggering legal uncertainty and administrative chaos.
The state government had strongly opposed the TTAADC’s actions, arguing that the creation of new villages was carried out unilaterally and without mandatory consultation with existing Village Committees. Under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District (Establishment of Village Committee) Act, 1994, such consultations are a statutory requirement before altering village jurisdictions or creating new committees.
Officials pointed out that the absence of consultations not only violated the law but also undermined the democratic framework at the grassroots level. The Law Department of the state government formally concurred with this view, declaring that the TTAADC’s notification was ultra vires, or beyond the legal authority granted under existing legislation.
The controversy was further compounded by contradictory positions taken by the TTAADC itself. Earlier, the Council had assured that no changes would be made to the local limits of Village Committees and that there was no need for a fresh delimitation exercise. However, the April 2025 notification directly contradicted this assurance, raising questions over administrative consistency and intent.
As a direct consequence of these conflicting actions, the Village Committee election process was stalled, creating confusion among voters, administrators, and election authorities. The uncertainty also became a subject of litigation, eventually reaching the Supreme Court, where matters related to Village Committee elections are currently under consideration.
With the revocation now in effect, the administrative structure has been restored to its original form, bringing the total number of Village Committees back to 587. State officials believe this correction will help remove procedural obstacles and allow the election process to move forward in accordance with the law.
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Political observers see the cancellation as a vindication of the state government’s consistent stance and a cautionary example of how arbitrary administrative decisions can disrupt democratic processes. The development is also expected to influence the outcome of ongoing judicial proceedings, as the Supreme Court reviews the legality and conduct of authorities involved in the delayed elections.
The episode has reignited debate over governance, accountability, and adherence to statutory procedures within autonomous institutions, underscoring the need for transparent decision-making and respect for constitutional frameworks.
