Dimapur, February 3 (MExN): The Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation (DUCCF) has appealed to all grassroots leaders, including Colony Gaon Burahs (GBs) and chairmen, to exercise the highest level of responsibility in the certification process related to the Indigenous Inhabitants Certificate.
In a statement, the DUCCF placed on record its appreciation to the Dimapur District Administration for entrusting the responsibility of certification related to the Indigenous Inhabitants Certificate to the concerned Colony GBs and chairmen, noting that the process has, on record, been handled by grassroots leaders for over two decades.
The Federation described the decision as a significant step towards strengthening grassroots governance and ensuring authenticity in identifying genuine indigenous inhabitants. It stated that the involvement of colony-level leaders, who are familiar with the people and history of their respective localities, would help uphold transparency, accountability, and credibility in the process.
The DUCCF, in this regard, earnestly appealed to all grassroots leaders, GBs, and chairmen to discharge their duties with utmost seriousness. It urged leaders to carefully trace and verify the original roots and background of applicants before affixing their signatures on Indigenous Inhabitants Certificates, ensuring that only genuine cases are certified. It cautioned that any lapse or casual approach could have long-term consequences for society at large.
“The Indigenous Inhabitants Certificate is not merely a document; it is a crucial instrument meant to safeguard the rights, identity, and future of the Nagas of Nagaland,” the Federation stated, adding that its sanctity must be protected at all costs.
