Asks to address issues concerning ‘indigenous tribes of Nagaland’
DIMAPUR, JUNE 9 (MExN): Officials of the Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) called on the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu today at his office to apprise him on the various issues concerning the ‘indigenous tribes of Nagaland.’
A press note from the NTC media cell informed that issues discussed included strict implementation of Land and Revenue (amendment) Act, 1978; the need to review the standard procedures to establish indigenous inhabitants status as per 1977 notification; the concerns of the citizens on the ongoing political process; and the dangers of Nagaland Special Development Zone (NSDZ) concept.
The NTC officials urged the government to put such issues to proper conclusion and keep the protective laws in full force. It informed that besides these, “other related issues needing the immediate attention of the government in view of the prevailing situation,” were also discussed. The NTC meanwhile assured the State Government of its fullest co-operation to uphold the interest of the state in the above issues.
It also thanked the Chief Minister for his “patient hearing and assurance to give all efforts to address the issues raised by NTC.”
