Papum Pare officers told to be vigilant while issuing ILPs
The directive has been issued due to ongoing eviction drives targeting illegal migrants in neighbouring Assam.
As part of the process, all applicants will now be required to submit voter ID card, Aadhaar card, and recent passport size photographs for both temporary and permanent ILPs, an official notification said on Wednesday. The administration has directed administrative offices across the district to conduct routine ILP checking drives within their respective circles and sub-divisions and work in coordination with police to constitute a special task force for ILP enforcement and random checking drive.
These steps are a part of a broader effort to ensure that all individuals residing or working in the district are in compliance with the ILP norms, the notification said.
Papum Pare deputy commissioner Vishakha Yadav emphasised that strict enforcement of ILP regulations is crucial to maintaining the district's security, demographic balance and administrative integrity, particularly given the porous border with the neighbouring state. She appealed to all residents and businesses to cooperate fully with the ILP enforcement teams and adhere to the updated procedures.
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