Kohima: The Inner Line Regulation Commission (ILRC) of the Naga Students’ Federation on Monday appealed to all interstate and inter-district taxi owners, operators, and drivers to verify that all passengers from outside Nagaland possess a valid ILP issued by the state government.
“Honour the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (1873) – the Inner Line Pass (ILP) system – as a fundamental duty to Nagaland’s security and cultural integrity,” the ILRC said in a press release.
It said that if any passenger fails to present compliant documentation, services must be respectfully declined.
The release also said the non-indigenous Naga drivers must carry their own valid ILP in addition to the vehicle’s all-India taxi permit.
The ILRC said operators should have verifiable digital or physical records of these permits.
It said transporting individuals without a valid ILP constitutes illegal transportation under Nagaland’s regulatory framework.
“Violations expose operators to severe penalties under Section 6 of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (1873), including substantial fines, vehicle impoundment, and permit revocation. Such breaches also carry legal liability for compromising state security protocols,” the release added.
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The ILRC said it will continue to work toward enhancing ILP monitoring measures.
