KOHIMA, July 1: The Inner Line Regulation Commission of the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has issued a strong appeal to all interstate and inter-district taxi operators to strictly enforce the Inner Line Pass (ILP) norms as mandated under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (1873). The call aims to safeguard Nagaland’s cultural identity, ecological balance, and legal framework.
In a press release issued on Monday, the NSF emphasized that verifying ILP documents before transporting passengers is not just a procedural requirement but a “fundamental duty to Nagaland’s security and cultural integrity.” The federation urged all drivers and operators to ensure that every passenger possesses a valid ILP issued by the Nagaland government prior to boarding.
The NSF further directed that non-indigenous Naga drivers must also carry valid ILPs alongside their All India Taxi Permits. Operators are expected to maintain digital or physical copies of ILPs and permits for inspection by authorities at any time.
“Transporting individuals without valid ILPs amounts to illegal transportation under the state’s regulatory framework,” the release warned. It added that failure to adhere to ILP norms contributes to unregulated demographic changes, threatens indigenous livelihoods, destabilizes fragile ecosystems, and erodes the rule of law in the state.
“The ILP system is neither a bureaucratic formality nor a suggestion—it is the legal shield protecting Nagaland’s indigenous communities,” the statement read, reinforcing the federation’s position on maintaining strict adherence to the regulation.
The NSF’s appeal comes amid growing concerns over unchecked migration and increasing pressure on Nagaland’s social and environmental fabric.
