Naga Students’ Federation Reaffirms Strict ILP Regulations for Non-Indigenous Visitors in Nagaland

Dimapur: Inner Line Regulation Commission (ILRC) of the Naga Students’ Federation on Tuesday emphasised that the core purpose of the inner line permit (ILP) mechanism is to maintain strict documentation for all non-indigenous individuals entering or residing in Nagaland.

The ILRC reiterated that no waiver of ILP fees, whether for long-term or short-term permits, should be granted under any circumstances. “Even short-term visitors must obtain and carry a valid ILP document, without exception,” the commission stated in a release.

It reaffirmed its commitment to constructive collaboration with the state govt and district authorities to ensure uniform enforcement of the inner line system, which is constitutionally reinforced by Article 371(A). “We must preserve its original purpose of safeguarding the land, identity, and heritage of the Naga people, while adapting resiliently to contemporary challenges,” the ILRC said.

In alignment with the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR) of 1873, where the term “inner line pass” was originally used, the ILRC urged all district administrators and govt offices to revert to the original nomenclature, replacing “inner line permit” with “inner line pass.”