Dimapur, Sept. 9 -- The inner line regulation commission (ILRC) of the Naga Students' Federation (NSF) on Tuesday stressed that the very essence of the inner line mechanism lies in maintaining stringent documentation for all non-indigenous individuals entering or residing in Nagaland.

It also reiterated that no waiver of ILP fee, whether long-term or short-term, should be granted under any circumstances.

"Even short-term visitors must obtain and carry a valid ILP document, without exception," the ILRC said in a release.

The ILRC also reaffirmed its commitment to constructive collaboration with the state government and district authorities to ensure that the inner line system, strengthened by Article 371(A), is uniformly enforced.

"In ...