The Nagaland government has prohibited the display of religion-based, NGO-related and other unauthorized slogans, signages, stickers and identifiers on all private and public vehicles across the state, directing vehicle owners to remove such displays within 45 days or face legal action.
In a notification issued by Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Robert Longchari, NCS, the order was issued under Sections 96(2)(vi) and 111(2)(e) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, in compliance with an advisory from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways dated January 12, 2026.
According to the notification, the prohibition applies to all unauthorized religion or NGO-based visual identifiers displayed on vehicles unless specifically permitted under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and its Rules.
“In the interest of the general public, the Government of Nagaland hereby directs all vehicle owners to remove all such religion/NGO based slogans, signages, stickers and identifiers within 45 (forty-five) days from the date of issue of this notification,” the order stated.
The government warned that strict action would be initiated against defaulters under relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and Rules once the deadline expires.
The directive is expected to affect a wide range of vehicles displaying faith-related messages, organizational affiliations and other non-authorized markings that do not fall within legally permitted categories.
The move follows the Centre’s advisory and appears aimed at standardizing vehicle displays in accordance with national motor vehicle regulations.
With the 45-day compliance window now in effect, vehicle owners across Nagaland will be required to ensure that all prohibited stickers, slogans and identifiers are removed to avoid enforcement action.