Q14. Consider the following statements with respect to Inner Line Permit (ILP).
i. Inner Line Permit is operational in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland.
ii. It can be used for travel purposes only.
iii. Visitors are not allowed to purchase property in these regions.
Which of the above statement/s is/are incorrect?
d) None of the above
The Inner Line Permit (ILP) is an official travel document issued by the Government of India to grant inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected area. It is obligatory for Indians residing outside those states to obtain permission prior to entering the protected areas.
The ILP is valid for a week but can be extended. People who frequent these States for work can opt for a special ILP renewable annually.
Currently, the Inner Line Permit is operational in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland.
The document has been issued under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 and the conditions and restrictions vary from state to state.
It can be issued for travel purposes solely.
Visitors are not allowed to purchase property in these regions. However, there might be a different set of rules for long term visitors, though they are not valid for central government employees and security forces