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Kohima Bar Association Calls for Action on Village Council Land Charges
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 04:32 PM
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The Kohima Bar Association has urged authorities to investigate alleged unauthorized land charges imposed by village councils in Nagaland.
The Kohima Bar Association has formally requested authorities to investigate allegations that village councils in Nagaland have imposed unauthorized land charges on residents.
The association cited several instances where local councils allegedly collected fees without proper legal sanction, potentially violating state land regulations.
In a statement released by the association, members called for a thorough inquiry and the removal of any unlawful charges to protect citizens’ property rights.
The request comes amid growing concerns over the transparency of land transactions in rural Nagaland, with residents seeking clearer oversight from state officials.
The association cited several instances where local councils allegedly collected fees without proper legal sanction, potentially violating state land regulations.
In a statement released by the association, members called for a thorough inquiry and the removal of any unlawful charges to protect citizens’ property rights.
The request comes amid growing concerns over the transparency of land transactions in rural Nagaland, with residents seeking clearer oversight from state officials.