- What is Inner Line Permit (ILP)?
- What’re the Implications of ILP?
- Why ILP in MiNA but not in Manipur?
- Pro ILP arguments for Manipur
- Anti ILP argument
- The case of Meghalaya
- Persons in News: Manipur
- MCQs
What is Inner Line Permit (ILP)?
- If you’re an outsider and want to travel to MiNA (Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh), you’ll need this Inner Line permit (a type of certificate/paper).
- Even if you’re an Indian citizens and wish to travel to these places, you’ll need an ILP.
- This provision was made by Britishers under an Act called as Bengal Frontier Provision Act,1873.
- + An outsider cannot take away any rubber, wax, ivory or other forest product (or any book, diary, manuscript, map, picture, photograph, film, curio or article of religious or scientific interest outside these inner line permit areas.
- This ILP provision was made to give special protection to the indigenous people.
What’re the Implications of ILP?
- ILP certificate can be used only for travel and not for permanent residency in the area.
- Outsiders cannot buy property in the state.
- Inter-caste marriages are not possible as residences of outsiders are not permitted.
- There is no competition among the backward tribes and inflowing foreigners.
- Although such provisions though are not valid for Central govt employees, security personal, etc.
Why ILP in MiNA but not in Manipur?
- ILP is applicable only to MiNA (Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh), but it is not applicable to Manipur. So, question: Why doesn’t Manipur fall under ILP system?
- Because MiNA (Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh) were under the British control till independence. So Britishers implemented ILP permit there, but Manipur was princely states so ILP wasn’t implemented here.
- Although, Manipur (as a princely state before independence) had created its own system of Permits/ passports but it was abolished in 1951.
- Now people of Manipur have made an organization Federation of Regional Indigenous Societies (FREINDS) and they’re demanding Government of India to implement Inner Line Permit system (ILP) in Manipur as well.
- In 2012, Manipur State Assembly also passed a resolution urging Government of India, to implement the ILP system to Manipur.
Pro ILP arguments for Manipur
Inner line permit should be implemented in Manipur because
#1: competition increased
- After independence, the influx of foreigners/non-locals/outsiders in Manipur has increased exponentially. This has led to increased competition (in jobs, business, election) among locals and outsiders.
- Foreigners like the Bangladeshi, the Nepalese and the Myanmarese have started standing for local elections and some of them have also emerged victorious!
- Local youth has to compete with outsiders for state Government jobs, college admissions.
- Influx of outsiders, changes the demographic structure of the state= in long term, this could post to reservation quota for scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes.
#2:social problems
- Outsiders bring their language and culture. It poses threat to Manipuri language, scripts and local dialects.
- Drug trafficking cases, incidents of rape and other crimes in the State have become more rampant due to the inflow of outsiders into Manipur.
- Manipur is one of the six high HIV prevalence states in the country. The influx of migrants is worsening this problem.
- lands in tribal belts and blocks are being occupied by non-tribals and Bangladeshis, but the government machineries have done nothing to protect these lands from the encroachers.
- Since the NE states are already backward in areas of education, infrastructure, etc such a competition has been passing onto the even younger generations.
- The recent violent riots in Assam is an example on how if immigration is unchecked can lead to severe problems. (Click me to learn more about it)
- Outsiders are ready to work for lower wages. This makes difficult for the local Manipuri tribals to get any employment.
#3: Valid demand
- ILP system is already in place in MiNA (Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh), then why should it not be implemented in Manipur, which is in the same geographical area, facing similar problems for immigration.
- ILP system doesn’t prohibit outsiders from entering into a state. It merely requires them to get registered so they can be easily identified.
- Any section of the citizens residing in the territory of India or any part thereof having a distinct language, script or culture of its own shall have the right to conserve the same. This demand is therefore constitutional and legal.
Anti ILP argument
- The North Eastern states lack labour and trained professionals. (Doctors, CAs etc.) Hence ILP permit will be a setback for the already under-developed region.
- Migration is an issue for all regions in the country. It is unavoidable.
- The problem of illegal migrants (Bangladeshi, Nepali, Burmese) can be tackled easily by increasing the border security. Therefore, ILP is not necessary.
- If ILP system is implemented in Manipur, other states will also start demanding the same, this political propaganda will be harmful for national integration.
The case of Meghalaya
- Very similar arguments of rise of immigrants are present in Meghalaya also.
- The government created a committee under its Dy.Chief Minister to recommend steps.
- Another solution was to provide for a 3-tier ID card for immigrants.
- There are already other strict provisions in Meghalaya to prohibit ‘outsiders’ from buying property.
- Also, contractors employing more than 5 immigrant workers need to register with the state.
Persons in News: Manipur
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HIV positive bodybuilder. has won a bronze in the Mr World competition in Bangkok (2012) |
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London Olympics, 2012. Bronze in Female Boxing (Flyweight (51kg)) |
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CM of Manipur. (third consecutive term) |
MCQs
Q1. Find Correct Statement
- The system of ILP is required for tourists visiting the states of Nagaland, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh.
- Indian tourists are not required to get these ILP permits.
Choice
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Both
- none
Q2. Which among the following were princely states during the making of Constitution?
- Manipur
- Junagarh
- Baroda
- Bhopal
Choice
- Only 1, 2 and 3
- Only 1 and 3
- Only 2 and 3
- All of them
Q3. Moving from North to South, which is the correct order?
- Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland
- Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland
- Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram
- Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur
Q4. Find Incorrect Statement
- Mary Kom won 2012 Olympic Bronze for female boxing under Lightweight category.
- Khundrakpam Pradipkumar is a famous HIV positive bodybuilder from Mizoram.
Choice
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Both
- none
Mains
- Khundrakpam Pradipkumar (2m)
- The case for Inner Line Permit in the North Eastern states is a complex one. Analyze the situation and give possible solutions.
- India’s Economic Policy has changed but its Population policy is yet to change. Comment with respect to the recent immigration issues of the country.
Interview
- What are your views on the Inner Line Permit issue? Is there a possible middle path?
- Can you suggest a few possible measures that can be a possible win-win situation to both immigrants and locals?
Ref
- Major Inputs from Mr.Shiva Ram
- http://e-pao.net
- indianexpress.com
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Dear Mrunal,
Can you please post the complete story of Jammu & Kashmir and what is happening there exactly? I know that there is separate constitution for J&K as per article 370 and many a times certain provisions of our constitution are not applicable to that state .Also you could tell us the stance of India and Pakistan .Information about China’s role there and POK can be added upon.
You missed to mention ‘Irom Sharmila’ under persons in news section.
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hi sir iam having small doubt regarding the language for upsc interview in the year upsc 2013,can we attend in regional languages or else we need to attend in only english ………. thanq
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a simple doubt but pls pls reply.I am covering india yrbook 2013 I use internet along with india yr to take notes.all the schemes given in tat book I make a search get a detailed idea and take notes for. e.g nrega comes under tpp2006 I search sites take notes abt them.everything goes this way as I cover all this here do I have to again go to kurushetra n yojana? for a reading as I cover them by combining them under india yr book 2013.pls reply.is it enough to read yr book alone if I follow this methodology
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Is there individual cutoff for pre? i.e. separately for apti & gs or just total? In case of any idea, plz post.
Actually there is no individual cut off for both the papers so far.but the fact is UPSC generally dont disclose wats the cut off,were individually or not
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Sir, cn u please write smthg on “technology in politics” wth points hologram(3d animation) and it projector etc… ??
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does inner line permit apply to meghalaya? there is some protest going on in meghalaya wrt this
Did see an interview of Khundrakpam Pradipkumar on some news channel. An awesome personality and extraordinary bodybuilder. He was very sorry for his past actions, but an icon against AIDS.
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You are missing some crucial points.
1. Manipur is not a tribal state like Nagaland , Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh hence no automatic extension of ILP system. it is important to have a look at demographic composition of Manipur – (i) Non -Tribal 60-65 % ( meitei/meetei settle in valley) (ii) Tribal 33% settle in hills and (iii) 2% dalits settle in valley.
2. 2011 census revealed that meitei who are original inhabitant of Manipur has become minority in valley
3. Valley settler i.e meiteis including outsiders are not allowed to settle in tribal land (hills).
4. that is why protest are concentrated only in valley by meiteis or valley settlers. Since they are general category or OBC, their is no protection of their land under any Indian law for them unlike tribal population/place.
5. one of the excuse for state government to implement ILP in line with existing in NiMA .
What is your Message? Search before asking questions & confine discussions to exams related matter only.
Even though it has been mentioned that it is constitutional and legal to implement Inner Line Permit in Manipur,there are many many loop holes to be implemented ILP in Manipur, so from my point of view it will be more easier if we demand Manipur to be included in Schedule Tribe list,if included, the on going demand for ILP would be an inbuilt package.
very true..u talk about the real problem and challenges at ground level