Dimapur implements revised ILP fee structure, guidelines

Time of India

2 days ago

Dimapur: Dimapur deputy commissioner Tinojongshi Chang on Wednesday issued a notification revising the fee structure and guidelines for the issuance of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) within Dimapur district.
The revised provisions would be implemented with immediate effect, according to the home department's political branch notification dated Sept 20, 2024, the notification said.
The new fee structure has categorised the ILP applicants into various groups, including domestic and foreign tourists, traders, labourers, students, teachers, priests, consultants, and business partners.
The fees and validity vary from category to category, with fresh ILP charges ranging from Rs 200 for domestic tourists to Rs 5,000 for business partners.
Renewal fees are applicable for select categories, with the highest renewal charge being Rs 3,000 for business partners for a three-year term, the DC said.
He said the key documents required for ILP include Aadhaar, educational certificates, business registration proofs, and in some cases, a local guarantor. However, students and foreign tourists are exempt from needing a guarantor.
The DC said the ILP applications from residents of Assam's Karimganj, Hailakandi, Dima Hasao, and Karbi Anglong districts must be accompanied by NRC documents.
The ILP application process has transitioned fully online, effective from Dec 31, 2024, Chang said that offline applications are no longer accepted and the system has transitioned to an online platform, effective from Jan 1, 2025.
The notification also categorised ILP exemption based on settlers' dates of residence in Dimapur. Individuals or families settled before Dec 1, 1963, are exempt and can obtain a smart card, while settlers between Dec 2, 1963, and Nov 21, 1979, are also exempt upon issuance of a permanent residential certificate. Those settling on or after Nov 22, 1979, are required to obtain an ILP as per govt guidelines.