Kohima, June 30 (MExN): The Inner Line Regulation Commission of the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has issued an appeal to all interstate and inter-district taxi owners, operators, and drivers to uphold the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR) of 1873 by ensuring strict compliance with the Inner Line Pass (ILP) system, calling it a “fundamental duty to Nagaland’s security and cultural integrity.”
In a statement, the Commission stated, “We urgently request every operator to verify that all passengers possess a valid ILP issued by the Government of Nagaland prior to boarding. Should any passenger fail to present compliant documentation, service must be respectfully declined.”
The commission further clarified that non-indigenous Naga drivers are also required to carry valid ILPs in addition to the vehicle’s All India Taxi Permit. “Operators are further expected to maintain verifiable digital or physical records of these permits for immediate presentation to authorities,” it stated.
Cautioning against non-compliance, the NSF warned that transporting individuals without a valid ILP “constitutes illegal transportation under Nagaland’s regulatory framework.” It said such violations would “expose operators to severe penalties under Section 6 of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (1873), including substantial fines, vehicle impoundment, and permit revocation.” It also noted that such breaches “carry legal liability for compromising state security protocols.”
Describing the ILP system as more than just administrative procedure, the Commission stressed: “The ILP system is neither bureaucratic formality nor suggestion – it is the legal shield protecting Nagaland’s indigenous communities, fragile ecosystems, and cultural heritage.”
“Unregulated entry threatens community integrity through demographic pressure, destabilizes ecological balance in sensitive regions, and undermines the rule of law in our sovereign territory,” the Commission warned.
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