The Nagaland assembly has passed a resolution stating that the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 will only apply if Article 371A guarantees are adhered to. Article 371A grants special provisions to Nagaland, protecting social practices, land ownership, and more. This comes after Mizoram also passed a resolution opposing the law. States in the northeast oppose the law as it exempts certain projects from environmental clearances. The Nagaland assembly also resolved to explore options, including enacting its own act, to protect forest lands and the environment. | Latest News India
The state government’s view is that UCC will pose a threat to the customary laws, social practices and the religious practices, which will be in danger of encroachment in the event of imposition of Uniform Civil Code, Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio stated.
KOHIMA The Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution to completely exempt the state from the purview of the proposed
Putting rest to the trepidation surrounding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), the 14th House of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly has unanimously resolved for exemption from the proposed enactment of the UCC in its application to the State of Nagaland.