The Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) has announced the schedule for administering the oath or affirmation to newly elected Village Committee members following the successful conclusion of the Village Committee General Election-2026. The oath-taking ceremonies will be held on November 11, 12, 13 and 16, 2026, across the respective Sub-Zones under the council.
According to an official notification issued by the Office of the Chief Executive Officer, TTAADC, from its headquarters at Khumulwng on November 2, all concerned Zonal Development Officers (ZDOs) have been directed to make the necessary arrangements to ensure the smooth and timely conduct of the ceremonies.
As per the notification, the respective ZDOs will finalise the timing of the oath-taking programmes, while the venues will be arranged within the jurisdiction of the concerned Sub-Zones. Village Secretaries have also been instructed to formally inform the newly elected members about the schedule and ensure their presence at the designated venues.
The council has further directed that all newly elected representatives must bring their respective Election Certificates in Form No. 24, issued by the concerned Returning Officers (BDOs), and produce them before the authorised officials at the time of taking the oath or affirmation. Copies of the relevant election notification will also be provided to the respective Village Committees for necessary reference and record.
The oath or affirmation will be administered by the authorities specifically designated under Annexure-A of the official notification. To facilitate the process and ensure accessibility for the elected representatives, specimen copies of the oath texts have also been circulated in three languages — Kokborok, English and Bengali.
Furthermore, the concerned officials have been instructed to complete all formalities within the stipulated schedule. Duly signed and authenticated copies of the oath documents must subsequently be forwarded to the respective Village Committees as well as the TTAADC headquarters for official records and necessary further action.
With the announcement of the schedule, the council has initiated the necessary administrative preparations to formally induct the newly elected Village Committee representatives into their respective responsibilities following the completion of the 2026 election process.
