Dimapur: The GB Union Dimapur (Sadar) has formally appealed to the Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur to introduce an offline mechanism for the application of Inner Line Permits (ILPs), citing challenges faced by a significant section of the non-indigenous population in the district.
In a representation submitted by W Kholie Kapfo, President, and T Onen Jamir, General Secretary of the union, the organisation expressed full support for the Government of Nagaland’s decision to implement ILP across the state, including Dimapur district. They assured the district administration of their cooperation in enforcing the regulation within Dimapur Sadar areas.
However, the union pointed out that exclusive reliance on an online ILP application system could exclude many individuals who lack digital literacy or access to smartphones and web-based applications.
“We want to put up a practical difficulty if it is only by way of an online system the majority non-indigenous people residing in Dimapur surely are going to face problems due to illiteracy and lack of knowledge of using the web app through smart mobile phone,” the letter stated. “The implementation of ILP may be vastly hindered if it is only carried out through an online system.”
The GB Union further urged the district administration to consider allowing an offline application process alongside the online system. They also requested an extended time frame for documentation to ensure that all eligible individuals can comply with ILP requirements.
The Government of Nagaland recently announced the full implementation of the ILP system across the state. From January 1, 2025, ILP issuance was conducted online, with offline methods discontinued.
The Inner Line Permit, enforced under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, is a regulatory mechanism to monitor the entry and stay of non-indigenous persons in certain northeastern states, including Nagaland.
Applicants are currently required to apply for ILPs via the official portal: https://ilp.nagaland.gov.in.
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