In a bid to safeguard Nagaland’s indigenous identity and security framework, the Inner Line Regulation Commission of the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has issued a strong advisory to all interstate and inter-district taxi owners, drivers, and operators.
The advisory calls for strict adherence to the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR) of 1873, which mandates the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system for non-indigenous individuals entering Nagaland. The NSF emphasized that ensuring ILP compliance is not merely a procedural requirement but a constitutional and cultural obligation aimed at protecting Nagaland’s demography, ecosystem, and tribal heritage.
All transport operators have been instructed to verify the ILP status of every passenger before allowing them to board. If any passenger fails to produce a valid ILP issued by the Government of Nagaland, services must be politely denied. The advisory also mandates that non-indigenous drivers must carry their own valid ILP alongside the vehicle’s All India Taxi Permit, with records—either digital or physical—kept ready for on-the-spot verification by enforcement personnel.
