Itanagar, May 15, 2026: The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet on Thursday approved a series of stringent new measures to strengthen and modernise the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in the state, including the introduction of QR-based digital permits, Aadhaar verification and stricter penalties for violators.
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| Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu chairs the State Cabinet meeting in Itanagar where new guidelines strengthening the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system were approved. (Image: X/PemaKhanduBJP) |
The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
Under the newly approved ILP Guidelines 2026, the state government will implement a fully digital e-ILP system featuring QR code verification at all check gates to prevent the use of fake or forged permits.
The Cabinet also approved Aadhaar-based authentication, mandatory police verification and stricter accountability for sponsors issuing work-related ILPs to ensure better monitoring and traceability of individuals entering Arunachal Pradesh.
In a major enforcement measure, the government announced enhanced penalties for overstay and violations of ILP regulations. Repeat offenders and those found violating the permit system may face a ban on entering the state for up to two years.
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To improve enforcement on the ground, District Task Forces will be constituted across the state. Surprise inspections and verification drives will also be carried out regularly by Superintendents of Police (SPs) and Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs) at check gates, markets, worksites and other routes.
According to the Cabinet, the new measures aim to make the ILP system more transparent, technology-driven and effective while preventing misuse and ensuring better regulation of entry into the state.
The decision comes amid growing public concern and recent protests in Arunachal Pradesh demanding stronger implementation and digitalisation of the ILP mechanism to protect indigenous tribal communities and regulate the influx of outsiders.
