Angami Public Organisation Sets Deadlines to Restrict Employment, Services and Rental to ‘Illegal Immigrants’

The Angami Public Organisation (APO) has announced a series of resolutions concerning people it identifies as “illegal immigrants,” setting deadlines for restrictions on employment, use of services, documentation and rental of houses or land within Angami jurisdiction.

The resolutions were adopted during an APO general meeting held on September 4, 2026, at the Multipurpose Building, Kohima Village, and were formally issued in an appeal dated October 7, 2026.

According to the APO document, the organisation said the measures were taken in consideration of existing legal provisions concerning the protection of indigenous inhabitants and its concerns over the implementation and enforcement of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system.

Three Deadlines Announced by APO

The APO has outlined three major resolutions, with implementation scheduled in phases.

1. No employment for ‘illegal immigrants’ after December 31, 2026

The APO has stated that after December 31, 2026, Naga youth should not be allowed to work for people identified by the organisation as illegal immigrants.

This includes working as salespersons in shops or in other assignments within Angami jurisdiction.

The document states that the Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) will take necessary action to enforce the resolution after the deadline.

2. Restrictions on services and documents after March 31, 2027

The second deadline is March 31, 2027.

After this date, the APO resolution states that people should not be allowed to use the services of individuals identified as illegal immigrants as drivers, domestic servants or labourers.

The resolution also calls for restrictions on such individuals using or operating certain documents, licences and accounts issued in the name of any Angami, including Trade Licences, PAN Cards, Aadhaar Cards, SIM Cards, permits and bank accounts.

The APO stated that the AYO would take necessary action to enforce this resolution after the deadline.

3. No renting of houses or land after July 31, 2027

The third deadline is July 31, 2027.

The APO resolution states that after this date, no Angami should rent a house or land to individuals identified by the organisation as illegal immigrants.

According to the document, the AYO will coordinate with respective village councils and village youths to take necessary action to enforce the resolution. Also Read Kohima to Hold Special Camps for SIR 2026 on October 9

APO Cites ILP and Land Protection Laws

In its appeal, the APO referred to the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR), 1873, which introduced the Inner Line system and contains provisions concerning entry into protected areas and acquisition of interests in land by people who are not natives of the district.

The organisation also referred to provisions under the Assam Land Revenue Regulation, 1886, and subsequent amendments and notifications concerning the protection of tribal areas and land in Nagaland.

The APO further cited the extension of the BEFR framework to the erstwhile Dimapur district in December 2019, covering the present districts of Dimapur, Chümoukedima and Niuland.

The organisation also referred to a Home Department notification dated August 14, 2025, concerning revised guidelines for the issuance of Inner Line Permits.

APO Raises Concern Over Population Growth

The organisation’s appeal also raises concerns over what it describes as an increase in the number of “illegal immigrants” in Nagaland over the past three decades.

The APO document cites a study claiming that the decadal growth of the population it describes as “IBIs” was 181.67%, compared with 20.44% growth among Nagaland’s indigenous population.

These figures and characterisations are claims cited in the APO’s appeal and have not been independently verified by Nagaland.news.

APO Seeks Support From Naga Tribal Units

The appeal was addressed to all Naga tribal units in Kohima, with the APO stating that the measures were taken in what it considers the interest of the Naga people.

The organisation has asked other tribal units to extend their support to the resolutions.

The document was signed by Thejao Vihienuo, President of the Angami Public Organisation, and Keneilesa Neikha, General Secretary.

What Happens Next?

The first deadline under the APO resolution falls on December 31, 2026, when the restriction concerning employment of Naga youth by people identified as illegal immigrants is scheduled to take effect.

Further measures are scheduled for March 31, 2027, concerning services and the use of certain documents and accounts, followed by July 31, 2027, when the restriction on renting houses or land is scheduled to take effect.

The document states that enforcement actions will involve the Angami Youth Organisation, village councils and village youths.

Important: The resolutions described above are those issued by the Angami Public Organisation. Their implementation, legal enforceability and interaction with existing state and central laws are separate questions that may require clarification from the relevant government authorities.