The Manipur Chief Minister – N. Biren Singh today conducted a meeting with the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit (ILP) System; and deliberated on the implementation of various measures to increase the efficiency of ILP system into the northeastern state.

Taking to Twitter, the Manipur CM wrote “Held a meeting with the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System and deliberated on the implementation of various measures to make the ILP system more effective in the state.”

Held a meeting with the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System and deliberated on the implementation of various measures to make the ILP system more effective in the state. pic.twitter.com/LSqSWBmKJX

— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) October 11, 2022

Besides, a total 218 ILP defaulters have been found today in Manipur, who have been produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Ukhrul for summary trial.

In accordance with the situation, the Manipur CM today convened a meeting with the senior government officials and senior police officials to deliberate on intensifying the drive to identify the ILP defaulters in every corner of the state.

Its worthy to note that the Manipur CM has inaugurated the e-ILP (Electronic-Inner Line Permit) platform at Imphal, Jiribam, and Mao districts; with an aim to regulate the entry, exit and tracking of visitors into the northeastern state.

This initiative was followed after the Manipur Governor, La Ganesan has ordered the state government to open an Inner Line Permit (ILP) counter or facilitation centre at Jiribam Railway Station. It will facilitate registration of ILP of both entry and exit under the Manipur Inner Line Permit Rules, 2019 with immediate effect and in public interest.

The order was issued in anticipation of the reopening of Jiribam-Silchar Railway passenger line by the Central government. It further ordered to set up exit counters at the Imphal Airport, Mao Gate and Jiribam Gate for recording exit of ILP holders from the state.

Meanwhile, the Inner Line Permit (ILP) is an official travel document issued by the Government of India to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected area for a limited period.

It is however obligatory for Indian citizens from outside those states to obtain a permit for entering into the protected state.