Inner Line Permit & Local Identity Regimes
The Inner Line Permit (ILP) is an official travel document issued by the Government of India to allow an Indian citizen to travel to or reside for a limited period in a protected area. The ILP system is a legacy of the colonial era, specifically the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR), 1873. Its original purpose was to regulate the movement of British subjects in tribal areas for commercial interests.
- Post-independence, the system was retained to protect the unique cultural, demographic, and land rights of indigenous communities from external interference.
Recent Developments
- The most significant recent development was the extension ....
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