Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma informed the Assembly on Wednesday that the government is examining a proposal to declare Meghalaya a protected/restricted area under the Immigration and Foreigners’ Act, 2025, before engaging with stakeholders.
Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home Prestone Tynsong on Tuesday said the government is examining the possibility of incorporating provisions similar to the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in the new Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025.
The Conrad K Sangma-led MDA government has decided to invite all stakeholders including political parties and civil society organizations to discuss on its proposal for an ILP-like provision in the new Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025, aimed at addressing the issue of influx and illegal immigration
Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong has informed that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah gave a “very positive” response to the state’s proposal to extend Inner‑Line Permit (ILP)‑type safeguards to Meghalaya through the recently enacted Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.
