Naga Students' Federation Calls for Mandatory Landlord-Tenant Registration in Nagaland

The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) has called on the Nagaland government to introduce a mandatory landlord-tenant registration system, seeking to fill enforcement gaps in the Inner Line Permit (ILP) mechanism. The NSF argues that this move is essential to curb the inflow of illegal immigrants and safeguard Naga cultural and territorial integrity.

A letter addressed to the Nagaland chief secretary details the organization's concerns, highlighting how informal rental spaces undermine the ILP regime. They propose that all landlords across the state register non-indigenous tenants with police stations or municipal authorities. This would cover all forms of lodging, even informal ones, to deter unauthorized settlements.

The NSF urges the integration of this registry with Nagaland's ILP system to allow real-time monitoring and accountability. The proposal comes amid Assam's eviction drives, which have prompted fears of displaced persons moving into Nagaland. The NSF stresses that without such a registry, the state's demographic and cultural fabric could be at risk.

(With inputs from agencies.)