NCST Issues 30‑Day Notice to Kangpokpi Officials Over Satang Village Encroachment

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has issued a notice to officials of Kangpokpi district, giving them a 30‑day window to respond to allegations of encroachment in Satang village. The notice, issued recently, comes as part of NCST’s mandate to safeguard the rights of scheduled tribes and to ensure that land use complies with national laws protecting tribal communities. Kangpokpi officials are now required to provide evidence and explanations regarding the alleged encroachment, and NCST will review the response before deciding on any further action.