| Abstract: | On the 17th December, 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reimposed the Protected Area Regime (PAR) in the states of Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram. The PAR was introduced under the Foreign (Protected Area) order, 1958 for all areas falling between ‘Inner Line’ and the international border in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Sikkim and Uttarakhand for security purpose. As per instructions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 30th December, 2010, the entire area within the states of Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram were relaxed for a particular time period but had been extended from time to time. The reimposition of PAR aimed at addressing security concerns primarily, the alleged illegal immigration from Myanmar. The withdrawal for PAR in the above states now restricted the entry of foreigners in the protected area except under and in accordance with a permit issued by the central Government at any office authorized by the central Government. This article will discuss the reason, implications and challenges on the reimposition of Protected Area Regime within the states of Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram. |
