The Nagaland Government has announced plans to revisit two significant pieces of legislation: The Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act of 1989 and the Nagaland Communitization of Public Institutions and Services Act of 2002.
During a cabinet meeting held at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat in Kohima, the government discussed the possibility of partially lifting the liquor prohibition imposed by the NLTP Act, which has remained unchanged for over three decades. Minister for Power and Parliamentary Affairs, KG Kenye, who briefed the media, highlighted the pressing need to address the growing issue of illegal liquor inflow. The minister emphasized that the lack of regulatory mechanisms has led to the smuggling of substandard and harmful liquor, posing serious health risks, particularly to the younger generation. The review aims to establish better regulatory frameworks to combat the illicit liquor trade while considering controlled and safe access in specific areas.
In addition, the cabinet also decided to review the Nagaland Communitization of Public Institutions and Services Act of 2002, focusing particularly on the power sector. The current system, which involves village authorities managing power tariffs through single-point metering, has faced criticism for its inefficacy, particularly in urban and suburban areas. The government plans to assess and amend the system to improve management and service delivery.
Moreover, service rules for Grade III and IV staff within the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) and the Power Department will be reviewed to address staff grievances and aspirations, aiming to enhance the operational efficiency of these departments.
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