Aizawl, January 13, 2026: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has announced that the Central Government has agreed to waive the State Government’s payment obligation for buildings and infrastructure vacated by the Assam Rifles within Aizawl city, providing significant financial relief to the state.
The Chief Minister shared the development through a statement posted on social media, describing the decision as a positive outcome of the state government’s efforts to seek special consideration from the Centre. According to Lalduhoma, the waiver was communicated through an official response from Nityanand Rai, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, following a request submitted by the Mizoram Government last year.
The issue stemmed from the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed between the Government of Mizoram and the Assam Rifles concerning the relocation of the paramilitary force from its long-established bases within Aizawl city. Under the terms of the agreement, the state government was required to pay the depreciated value of buildings and infrastructure left behind by the Assam Rifles after their relocation.
Officials had assessed the depreciated cost of the vacated assets at approximately ₹5.2304 crore. While the amount may appear relatively modest from a national perspective, the Chief Minister noted that it represented a substantial financial burden for a small state with limited fiscal resources.
In his statement, Lalduhoma said that the Mizoram Government had formally approached the Ministry of Home Affairs through a demi-official (D.O.) letter in May 2025, requesting that the payment obligation be waived. The state argued that the financial liability would place additional pressure on its already constrained budget and appealed for special consideration from the Centre.
The Chief Minister expressed satisfaction that the Central Government had responded positively to the request and acknowledged the unique financial challenges faced by smaller northeastern states. He said the waiver would help ease fiscal pressure on the state government and allow resources to be directed toward other developmental priorities.
Lalduhoma also described the decision as an example of constructive cooperation between the Centre and the state. He noted that the move reflects the Union Government’s willingness to accommodate genuine concerns raised by Mizoram and demonstrates a commitment to supporting the state’s development needs.
The relocation of the Assam Rifles from central areas of Aizawl has long been regarded as a significant urban development initiative, opening up valuable land and infrastructure for future public use and development planning. The latest decision is expected to further facilitate the transition process while reducing the financial burden associated with the transfer of assets.
Officials believe the waiver will have a positive impact on the state’s finances and strengthen ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure, urban planning, and public services in the capital city. The development has been welcomed as a major relief for Mizoram and a testament to effective engagement between the state and central governments.
