The Inner Line Regulation Commission (ILRC) of the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has urged the Nagaland government to implement a mandatory landlord-tenant registration system to strengthen the enforcement of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873. In a submission to the Chief Secretary, NSF leaders highlighted that despite the adoption of online ILP systems and QR-code verification, enforcement remains weak—especially in urban and semi-urban areas—due to unregulated rental accommodations for ILP holders or defaulters.
The NSF argued that requiring landlords to register tenants would make them responsible for verifying ILP status and allow authorities to track non-local residents more effectively. This system would help identify illegal immigrants and prevent overstay, especially in light of recent developments in Assam. Citing models from Mizoram and cities like Delhi and Bengaluru, NSF proposed integrating the registry with the existing ILP portal. They recommended penalties for non-compliant landlords and proposed that registration cover all housing types, including informal shelters. The NSF urged immediate action to protect Nagaland’s demographic balance and expressed willingness to assist in implementing the system.
