The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, has issued a notification revising the fee structure and guidelines for the issuance of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) within Dimapur District on May 27, 2025.The revised provisions have been implemented with immediate effect, as per the Home Department's Political Branch Notification dated 20th September 2024.
The new fee structure categorizes 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 ₹200 for domestic tourists to ₹5000 for business partners. Renewal fees are applicable for select categories, with the highest renewal charge being ₹3000 for business partners for a three-year term.
Key documents required include Aadhaar, educational certificates, business registration proofs, and in some cases, a local guarantor. Notably, students and foreign tourists are exempted from needing a guarantor.
Additionally, 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 December 31, 2024. Offline applications are no longer accepted.
The notification also categorizes ILP exemption based on settlers’ dates of residence in Dimapur:
Individuals or families settled before December 1, 1963, are exempted and can obtain a Smart Card.
Settlers between December 2, 1963, and November 21, 1979, are also exempted upon issuance of a Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC).
Those settling on or after November 22, 1979, are required to obtain an ILP as per government guidelines. For further clarification on ILP issuance, the Deputy Commissioner will forward queries to the Commissioner, Nagaland.
(Limatoshi IA, Dimapur)