Rio graces closing function of Dimapur Night Carnival

Dimapur, December 17: MP Lok Sabha Neiphiu Rio today said that the Nagas are highly talented and second to none in business, but fear psychosis exists in the minds of the people for which the full potential cannot be realised. Speaking as the chief guest at the closing function of the 5th edition of the […]

Dimapur, December 17: MP Lok Sabha Neiphiu Rio today said that the Nagas are highly talented and second to none in business, but fear psychosis exists in the minds of the people for which the full potential cannot be realised. Speaking as the chief guest at the closing function of the 5th edition of the […]

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Neiphiu Rio welcomes Nagaland Assembly reslution on Naga issue

DIMAPUR | Dec 17 : Former Chief Minister of Nagaland and sitting Lok Sabha Neiphiu Rio today said that he supports the recent four-point resolution on Naga political issue passed by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Speaking as the chief guest at the closing function of the 5th edition of the week-long Dimapur Night Carnival at […]

DIMAPUR | Dec 17 : Former Chief Minister of Nagaland and sitting Lok Sabha Neiphiu Rio today said that he supports the recent four-point resolution on Naga political issue passed by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Speaking as the chief guest at the closing function of the 5th edition of the week-long Dimapur Night Carnival at […]

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Resolution on Naga political issue – Nagaland Assembly

DIMAPUR | Dec 15: The 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly passed a resolution on Naga political issue today, the second and the concluding day of the winter session that, “solution to the Naga political issue cannot afford any more delay and thereby interminably deny the Nagas their democratic right to self- determination and other concomitant rights […]

DIMAPUR | Dec 15: The 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly passed a resolution on Naga political issue today, the second and the concluding day of the winter session that, “solution to the Naga political issue cannot afford any more delay and thereby interminably deny the Nagas their democratic right to self- determination and other concomitant rights […]

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Nagaland legislators want Naga issue settled before elections

DIMAPUR | Dec 7 : The Nagaland Legislators Forum (NLF) comprising the sitting MLAs of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly in its ‘consultative meeting’ held today resolved to urge the Government of India and other “stake holders” to resolve the Naga political problem well before the next assembly election of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. The NLF […]

DIMAPUR | Dec 7 : The Nagaland Legislators Forum (NLF) comprising the sitting MLAs of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly in its ‘consultative meeting’ held today resolved to urge the Government of India and other “stake holders” to resolve the Naga political problem well before the next assembly election of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. The NLF […]

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NPF Leaders court arrest; hold dharna

Kohima, 22 October: The ire of the Naga People’s Front over the inaction of the Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly over several political issues erupted today with several hundreds of party workers, led by its President Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu, courting arrest in front of the Civil Secretariat today. The Party youth wing had written to […]

Kohima, 22 October: The ire of the Naga People’s Front over the inaction of the Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly over several political issues erupted today with several hundreds of party workers, led by its President Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu, courting arrest in front of the Civil Secretariat today. The Party youth wing had written to […]

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Nagaland: ‘Colloquium on Road Connectivity’ under the theme ‘Together We Build

A ‘Colloquium on Road Connectivity’ under the theme ‘Together We Build’ is being organized by the Government of Nagaland on 10th of October at 10 A.M. at the State Banquet Hall, Kohima. All elected members of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA), Ex-Parliamentarians, AHODs/HODs of RD, DUDA, Planning Dept, Finance Dept and Police Dept (DGP), Establishments of […]

A ‘Colloquium on Road Connectivity’ under the theme ‘Together We Build’ is being organized by the Government of Nagaland on 10th of October at 10 A.M. at the State Banquet Hall, Kohima. All elected members of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA), Ex-Parliamentarians, AHODs/HODs of RD, DUDA, Planning Dept, Finance Dept and Police Dept (DGP), Establishments of […]

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NPF on Patton’s Speech at Mon

Mr Y Patton’s speech at Mon the other day where he appeared to relish the demise of Kiyanilie Peseyie which has further reduced the numerical strength of the Naga People’s Front legislators in the Assembly, is in bad taste, inconsiderate of the sentiments of the grieving family members and unbecoming of a legislator who had […]

Mr Y Patton’s speech at Mon the other day where he appeared to relish the demise of Kiyanilie Peseyie which has further reduced the numerical strength of the Naga People’s Front legislators in the Assembly, is in bad taste, inconsiderate of the sentiments of the grieving family members and unbecoming of a legislator who had […]

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Nagaland: Will give chance to Gen Next in 2018: NPF

President of the Naga People’s Front and former Chief Minister of Nagaland Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu said the NPF shall opt for younger generation as party candidates in the coming General elections and was emphatic that habitual defectors would be weeded out. Addressing a crucial meeting of the Central Executive Council, the highest decision-making body of […]

President of the Naga People’s Front and former Chief Minister of Nagaland Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu said the NPF shall opt for younger generation as party candidates in the coming General elections and was emphatic that habitual defectors would be weeded out. Addressing a crucial meeting of the Central Executive Council, the highest decision-making body of […]

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NLA Speaker has molested the Tenth Schedule

The general understanding is that the motive behind the 91st Amendment of the Constitution is to give power and authority to political parties to rein in activities of political gigolos. But the authority vested with the political parties as envisaged in the Tenth Schedule has been molested and ravished by the Speaker of Nagaland Legislative […]

The general understanding is that the motive behind the 91st Amendment of the Constitution is to give power and authority to political parties to rein in activities of political gigolos. But the authority vested with the political parties as envisaged in the Tenth Schedule has been molested and ravished by the Speaker of Nagaland Legislative […]

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Nagaland: Resolutions made at the Emergency Meeting of NPF’s Central Executive Council

The Central Executive Council of the Naga People’s Front, at its Emergency Meeting on July 25, 2017, at the Party Head Office, Kohima, adopted the following resolutions: Resolved to take up disqualification petition against all NPF Legislators who defied party whip issued by NPF Chief Whip Kiyanilie Peseyie on July 21, 2017 on the floor […]

The Central Executive Council of the Naga People’s Front, at its Emergency Meeting on July 25, 2017, at the Party Head Office, Kohima, adopted the following resolutions: Resolved to take up disqualification petition against all NPF Legislators who defied party whip issued by NPF Chief Whip Kiyanilie Peseyie on July 21, 2017 on the floor […]

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Nagaland: Chief Whip’s direction

DIRECTIONS UNDER PARAGRAPH 2(1) (B) OF THE TENTH SCHEDULE OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA REQUIRING COMPLIANCE OF NPF PARTY LEGISLATORS DURING THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE NAGALAND LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ON 21.7.17 The Nagaland Legislative Assembly has been summoned for a Floor Test on 21.7.17. The Naga People’s Front Party has a total of 47 Legislators. […]

DIRECTIONS UNDER PARAGRAPH 2(1) (B) OF THE TENTH SCHEDULE OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA REQUIRING COMPLIANCE OF NPF PARTY LEGISLATORS DURING THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE NAGALAND LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ON 21.7.17 The Nagaland Legislative Assembly has been summoned for a Floor Test on 21.7.17. The Naga People’s Front Party has a total of 47 Legislators. […]

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Nagaland : Suspension Order and Noticfe for the Nagaland Legislative Assembly as Ministers

On the recommendation of the Chief Minister of Nagaland, the Governor of Nagaland has terminated with immediate effect the appointment of the owing members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly as Ministers in the Council of Ministers being headed by Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, Chief Minister, Nagaland. 1. Shri Y. Patton, Home 2. Shri G. Kaito Aye, […]

On the recommendation of the Chief Minister of Nagaland, the Governor of Nagaland has terminated with immediate effect the appointment of the owing members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly as Ministers in the Council of Ministers being headed by Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, Chief Minister, Nagaland. 1. Shri Y. Patton, Home 2. Shri G. Kaito Aye, […]

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Nagaland : Kekhrie Yhome says he would give a fight against Dr. Shurhozelie in the coming by-election

KOHIMA, June 1 (NEPS): The ruling NPF Party’s dream to see that Chief Minister Dr. Shurhozelie win unopposed in the coming by-election of the 10 Northern Angami-I Assembly Constituency shattered as Kekhrie Yhome, a young outspoken and educationist, declared that he would give a fight against the former. Addressing a Press Conference here at Hotel […]

KOHIMA, June 1 (NEPS): The ruling NPF Party’s dream to see that Chief Minister Dr. Shurhozelie win unopposed in the coming by-election of the 10 Northern Angami-I Assembly Constituency shattered as Kekhrie Yhome, a young outspoken and educationist, declared that he would give a fight against the former. Addressing a Press Conference here at Hotel […]

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Nagaland Lokayukta (Anti-Corruption ombudsman organization) Bill 2015 unlikely to be passed so soon

KOHIMA, May 27 (NEPS): As expected, the Select Committee on the “Nagaland Lokayukta Bill, 2015” has sought to extend their tenure for the third time for another six months. Moving for extension in the the One-day 16th (Special) Session of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Saturday, Chairman of the Committee Er Levi Rengma, […]

KOHIMA, May 27 (NEPS): As expected, the Select Committee on the “Nagaland Lokayukta Bill, 2015” has sought to extend their tenure for the third time for another six months. Moving for extension in the the One-day 16th (Special) Session of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Saturday, Chairman of the Committee Er Levi Rengma, […]

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Anti-Zeliang posters across state capital

As part of its first phase of agitation, many anti-T.R. Zeliang posters seeking his resignation as chief minister were put up by volunteers of Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) across the state capital on Wednesday. In Dimapur, the poster campaign launched by JCC youth wing entered second day. The posters were seen pasted across the […]

As part of its first phase of agitation, many anti-T.R. Zeliang posters seeking his resignation as chief minister were put up by volunteers of Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) across the state capital on Wednesday. In Dimapur, the poster campaign launched by JCC youth wing entered second day. The posters were seen pasted across the […]

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Demand for “Frontier Nagaland” grows

Continuing with the demand for ‘Frontier Nagaland’, the  (ENPO) on Saturday organised a mass public rally in Mon and Tuensang. In Mon, people from all walks of life, young and old, from towns and villages and even from Myanmar gathered at Local Ground, Mon town, holding banners and placards, some of which read “We are […]

Continuing with the demand for ‘Frontier Nagaland’, the  (ENPO) on Saturday organised a mass public rally in Mon and Tuensang. In Mon, people from all walks of life, young and old, from towns and villages and even from Myanmar gathered at Local Ground, Mon town, holding banners and placards, some of which read “We are […]

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July 12 Consultative Meeting on Article 371 (A) likely to be stormy

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By Oken Jeet Sandham Nagaland, KOHIMA, Jul 10 (NEPS): After the recent direct questioning of the Constitutional validity of Article 371(A) by the Home Ministry with regard to the passing of the “Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulations, 2012,” by … Continue reading

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By Oken Jeet Sandham

Nagaland, KOHIMA, Jul 10 (NEPS):

After the recent direct questioning of the Constitutional validity of Article 371(A) by the Home Ministry with regard to the passing of the “Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulations, 2012,” by the “Nagaland Legislative Assembly” on September 22, 2012, the Constitutional interpretations with regard to the Article 371(A) have been going on.

Article 371 (A) (1)(a) says “Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, — no Act of Parliament in respect of:-

(i)                 Religious or social practices of the Nagas,

(ii)               Naga customary law and procedure,

(iii)             Administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law,

(iv)              Ownership and transfer of land and its recourses,

Shall apply to the State of Nagaland unless the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland by resolution so decides.

The Nagaland Legislative Assembly, in exercise of its powers under Article 371 (A) (1)(a) of the Constriction of India, had unanimously passed a resolution on the 26th July, 2010 rendering inter alia all Acts of Parliament governing petroleum and natural gas inapplicable to the State of Nagaland.

At the same time, the Union of India, while replying in Lok Sabha to a question raised on the issue on the 10th March, 2011, declared that the state of Nagaland has the power to frame rules for governing matters relating to “petroleum and natural gas” within the territory of Nagaland.”

Now with these in mind, the Nagaland Legislative Assembly has passed the “Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulations, 2012” on September 22, 2012. And then subsequently the Nagaland Government invited “Expressions of Interest (EoI)” from oil companies after setting up a ministerial group on petroleum.

Now the Union Home Ministry came down heavily to the Nagaland Government terming the Nagaland Legislative Assembly’s resolution “empowering itself with the right to legislate on oil and gas related issues is unconstitutional and invalid.”

Reacting to the Home Ministry statement, Minister for Planning and Coordination, Evaluation, Geology and Mining, TR Zeliang dismissed the Home Ministry statement saying that “Whatever we have done is Constitutional.”

Talking to media persons here Wednesday, the Senior Minister said, “We are doing this under the Article 371 (A)(1)(a) and also this particular Clause was referred to the Point 7 of the 16-Point Agreement.”

“Delhi is trying to create confusion,” Zeliang fumed saying, “They can’t do like this.”

Interestingly, the reply given by the Solicitor General of India, Gopal Subramanium on the “Ownership and transfer of land and its recourses in respect of minerals including petroleum and natural gas” in Nagaland has given very clear picture that the State of Nagaland was empowered to frame legislation on oil and gas related issues.

He also explained with regard to the resolution so adopted by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly whether it was in line with the provision of Article 371 (A) of the Constitution.

He said, “To have a better understanding of the provision it is necessary to examine the historical circumstances leading to the creation of State of Nagaland (hereinafter referred to as the State). …………….. The Special provisions made applicable to the State are invariably a result of the special historical circumstances and while interpreting the special provision the same should be kept in mind.”

The Solicitor General of India concludes: “Therefore, in legal parlance the term ‘land’ signifies not only the earth’s surface but also applies below and above the surface. It is not only confined to solids but may encompass within its bounds such things as gases and liquids. Thus, the term “land and its resources” in Article 371(A) to Mines and Minerals, even though a declaration as envisaged by Entry 54, List I of Schedule VII has been made by the Union through Section 2 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, the State of Nagaland would have the power to frame its own laws regarding ownership and transfer of such land and resources under Article 371 (A).”

 

“I think Delhi should not try to create confusion as whatever we are doing is under the Article 371(A)(I)(a) of the Constitution of India,” Zeliang said. “In fact, till such time when we brought in the Assembly to pass the Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulations in 2012, we have been just following all the Acts passed by Parliament.”

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Nagaland Speaker Sazo administered oath to new Independent MLA Toyang Changkong Chang

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Nagaland,KOHIMA, Apr 4 (NEPS): Toyang Changkong Chang, who got elected as a Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 53 Tuensang Sadar I Assembly Constituency in the election held on March 23 last, has taken “Oath” at 11 AM Thursday. In … Continue reading

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Nagaland,KOHIMA, Apr 4 (NEPS): Toyang Changkong Chang, who got elected as a Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 53 Tuensang Sadar I Assembly Constituency in the election held on March 23 last, has taken “Oath” at 11 AM Thursday.
In a simple but impressive “Oath taking ceremony” held at his office chamber Thursday, Chotisuh Sazo, Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly administered the “Oath” to the new Member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Tuensang district.
Nagaland Assembly Speaker Chotisuh Sazo (left) seen administering to newly elected Member of NLA Toyang Changkong Chang at Spea

Nagaland Assembly Speaker Chotisuh Sazo (left) seen administering to newly elected Member of NLA Toyang Changkong Chang at Spea

In the February 23 Nagaland Assembly general election, the election of 53 Teunsang Sadar I could not be conducted following the sudden demise of Congress candidate P Cuba Chang, who was also sitting Congress MLA, on February 22 here at Naga Hospital, Kohima. This unfortunate demise of Congress candidate had necessitated to adjourn the election of this 53 Tuensang Sadar I Assembly Constituency to March 23 next.

Son of former Nagaland Minister Changkok Chang, Toyang Changkok Chang, an Independent candidate, defeated his rival ruling NPF candidate L Elam Chang by a margin of 2272 votes.

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