KOHIMA: In an initiative aimed at reinforcing the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Nagaland, the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has announced the constitution of the Inner Line Regulation Commission (ILRC). The formation of this commission follows a resolution adopted during the NSF’s 4th Federal Assembly held on December 4, 2024.
Speaking to the media, NSF President Medovi Rhi confirmed the creation of the ILRC, which comprises a five-member team led by former NSF President (1999–2001), Senchumo NSN Lotha, who will serve as chairman for a three-year term.
The commission has been mandated to review existing ILP mechanisms and propose reforms aimed at tightening enforcement and improving administrative effectiveness.
Marking its first official action, the ILRC submitted a comprehensive 10-point memorandum to the Chief Secretary of Nagaland on Thursday. At a press briefing, Chairman NSN Lotha underscored the Federation’s long-standing engagement with ILP-related issues, dating back to the late 1970s.
Among the key recommendations in the memorandum are the establishment of a centralized digital ILP database for permit tracking and regulation, the setting up of dedicated ILP offices and check gates in strategic locations, especially Dimapur, the formation of a specialized ILP enforcement wing trained in BEFR protocols, and the introduction of transparent financial systems, including digital payments via UPI for all ILP-related fees and penalties.
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