Commissioner Nagaland hears Nirmal Jain case

Commissioner, Nagaland on Tuesday heard the Nirmal Jain indigenous certificate case at his office here, raising hopes of an early resolution, the Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) said.
DNSU general secretary Michael Kath told media that the union was hopeful of a positive outcome after the Commissioner convened a meeting to hear both parties, following submission of a report by the deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur.
Kath said DNSU had first submitted a representation to the DC Dimapur in June 2025 seeking inquiry into the case, and noted that seven months had elapsed since then. He informed that the Commissioner took up the matter after receiving the inquiry report from the DC.
Expressing appreciation to DC Dimapur and his team, Kath particularly lauded the committee constituted to examine the case.
He said the committee had completed its inquiry and submitted its findings, adding that DNSU was hopeful after learning that the findings were favourable to the interest of the Nagas.
According to Kath, the committee found several anomalies and discrepancies in the manner in which Nirmal Jain allegedly obtained indigenous certificates. He claimed that the certificates were procured through fraudulent means and said DNSU was hopeful that the proceedings before the Commissioner would lead to a just decision.
DNSU assistant general secretary Azo Wetsah, speaking on the issue, reiterated that the union’s movement was not directed against non-Nagas peacefully residing in Nagaland. He said the DNSU’s stand was against individuals who, he alleged, exploit loopholes in the system to gain undue benefits at the cost of indigenous Nagas.
Without divulging specific details of the committee’s findings, Wetsah said discrepancies were detected, including what he described as ambiguous replies submitted by Nirmal Jain in response to official notices.
He informed that the Commissioner was now carrying the matter forward based on the findings and that the DNSU hoped justice would be delivered to the Naga people at the earliest. Responding to a query, Wetsah confirmed that Nirmal Jain was present at the meeting along with his legal counsel.
He said Jain had submitted two written replies to the notices issued to him, but maintained that the responses did not clearly address the anomalies pointed out by the inquiry committee.
Wetsah added that the administrative process was ongoing and that the state government was proceeding with the case in accordance with established procedures.