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 “honor the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (1873) – the Inner Line Pass (ILP) system – as a fundamental duty to Nagaland’s security and cultural integrity.”
In a statement made available to the press, the Commission called for strict adherence to the ILP mechanism and warned of penalties for violators. “We urgently request every operator to verify that all passengers possess a valid ILP issued by the Government of Nagaland prior to boarding,” it said, stressing that if any passenger fails to present compliant documentation, “service must be respectfully declined.”
The appeal also reminds that “non-indigenous Naga drivers must carry their own valid ILP in addition to the vehicle’s All India Taxi Permit.” Operators have been asked to “maintain verifiable digital or physical records of these permits for immediate presentation to authorities.”
Transporting individuals without a valid ILP “constitutes illegal transportation under Nagaland’s regulatory framework,” it stated, warning that such violations are punishable “under Section 6 of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (1873), including substantial fines, vehicle impoundment, and permit revocation.”
Furthermore, the Commission underlined that any such breach “also carries legal liability for compromising state security protocols.”
Calling the ILP “neither bureaucratic formality nor suggestion,” the NSF asserted that it is “the legal shield protecting Nagaland’s indigenous communities, fragile ecosystems, and cultural heritage.” The statement warned that “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 called for cooperation from the transport community, saying, “We appeal to your shared commitment to protect our rights.” While it assured that it “will continue to work towards enhancing monitoring measures,” the NSF stressed that it “places trust in your partnership to uphold this sacred duty.” It added that “compliance is the cornerstone of preserving our homeland.”