The Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, has issued an order in pursuance of a letter from the Office of the Commissioner, Nagaland and the Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners-I Division regarding strict compliance with the provisions of the Immigration & Foreigners Act, 2025 and the Immigration & Foreigners Rules, 2025.
Under Sections 8(1) and 10 of the Act, all keepers of accommodations, including hotels, guest houses, homestays and private rentals, as well as medical institutions such as hospitals and nursing homes under Kohima district, are legally obligated to report the arrival and presence of any foreigner or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder to the Registration Officer, namely the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer, Kolkata.
As per Rule 17(1), all accommodation providers shall maintain proper records of foreigners, including relevant details, which shall be preserved and produced upon demand by the Registration Officer, District Magistrate, or any Police Officer not below the rank of Head Constable.
In terms of Rule 17(5) and Rule 18(5), the keeper of the accommodation or medical institution shall transmit duly filled Form-III electronically within 24 hours of the foreigner’s arrival through the designated online portal https://indianfrro.gov.
Further, under Rule 16, all universities and educational institutions admitting foreign students shall furnish information electronically in Form-III regarding students residing in hostels.
Failure to comply with these provisions shall constitute a serious breach of national security protocols. Any violation or failure to submit Form-III within the stipulated time will attract penal action under the extant laws and regulations of the Immigration & Foreigners Act, 2025. Therefore, all concerned stakeholders are directed to ensure strict compliance.
(Molungnenla, IA Kohima)