Northeast Desk, 27th August: The Nagaland Assembly is set to review its longstanding liquor prohibition law during the monsoon session, which begins today. This three-day session, with a break on Wednesday, will also tackle the potential repeal of the Communitisation Programme in the power sector, which has led to substantial financial losses for the government.
The Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act, in force since 1989, has been a pivotal part of the state’s alcohol policy. However, officials have indicated that the law’s relevance and effectiveness are now under scrutiny. The review aims to determine whether the prohibition remains beneficial for the state or if it requires amendments or a complete repeal.
In addition to the liquor law, the Assembly will consider repealing the Communitisation Programme, which delegated power tariff collection to village authorities under a single-point metering system. The program has reportedly caused significant financial strain, prompting the government to reconsider its viability.
The session will also address proposed amendments to the service rules for several key government departments, including public health engineering, to improve administrative and operational efficiency.
The outcome of the liquor prohibition law review could lead to major changes in alcohol regulation in Nagaland.
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