NAGALAND PEOPLE'S FRONT

"FIVE N<DbJ AKMIS"

THE CONSTITUTION i

Fourth Amendment, 2002

October 2OO2.

P R E F A C E

Reproduced herewith the FOREWORD to the firstedition of the Constitution of the Nagaland People's Council asfollows :-

"TheGovernmentofIndia'snotificationNo.7(19y85L^II dated 15th June 1998 which brought sections 3 and 6 of theRepresentation ofPeople (Amendment) Act, 1988 (1 of 1998) intoforce, and the order of the Election Commission ofTndia amending theElection Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 whichnecessitated all existing political parties to seek fiesh registration withthe Election Commission of India under the new section 29A of theRepresentation ofPeople Act, 1951 after making necessaryamendments to their respective constitution/memoranda/rules/regulations.

In line with this requirement the 2nd General ConventionofNagaland People's Council held on 12th April, 1989 by a resolutionempowered the Central Executive Council to effect necessaryamendments to the Constitution.

The CEC, therefore, amended the Constitution on 17thMay, 1990 and it comes into force with immediate effect.

Sd/-Shurhozelie

Kobima Secretary General6th Nov. 1990. Nagaland People's Council"

Since then the Constitution had undergone the process ofamendments three times and the last was in the Sixth GeneralConvention of NPC held on May 7,1997 at Kohima through whichPrinciples were added and modifications were made in the Aims &Objects as in the Article-II.

In the meantime, in view of new developments taking placein various spheres and in deference to the popilar wish for a change inthe political leadership in the State, the Party had decided to widen itshorizon of activities by modifying its name. Accordingly, TheConstitution (Fourth Amendemnt) 2002 was taken up through theprovisions of the Constitution and was finally adopted in its NinthGeneral Convention held on October 18,2002 at Kohima and modifiedits name to Nagaland Peopel's Front (NPF).

SdAChubatemjen AoSecretary General

October 20,2002. Nagaland People's Front.

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NAGALAND PEOPLE'S FRONT

"Fide non Armis "

The Constitution (Fourth Amendment)of the Nagland People's Front, 2002

ARTICLE-I

Political Organisation

1. This Political organisation shall be called "Nagaland People'sFront" (NPF) and the symbol of the Party shall be 'COCK'

2. As enunciated in its motto 'fide non armis1 meaning "by faith, notarms", the Party shall be wedded to the principles of non-vioenceand shall strive for resolution of all conflicts through peacefulmeans.

3. The Party shall bear true faith and: llegiance to the Constitutionof India as by law established and to the principal of socialism,secularism and democracy, and will uphold the sovereignty, unityand integrity oflndia.

Party Flag

4. (a) The flag of the Nagaland People's Front shall consist ofthree horizontal stripes of equal size, of which the topportion shall be blue, the middle portion white and the bottonportion shall be red. At the centre of the flag on the whiteportion shall be impressed the Party symbol'COCK1.

(b) The length of the flag shall be one and a half time its width.

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ARTICLE -H

Principles

1. The Party shall

(a) be wedded to the principles of democracy and fraternity astraditionally practised in Nagaland, where moral values wereheld in higher esteem than learning and where deeds were valuedmore than words.

(b) work for the preservation of traditional values and culture witha view to retain the heritage of our society handed down fromour ancestors in which every Naga is responsible for one another

and

(c) uphold the principles of non-violence and shall strive for resolvingof all conflicts through peaceful means.

Aims & Objects

2. The aims and objects of the Party are :

(a) To work and assist in any possible manner on any approach fora peaceful solution of the Indo-Naga political issue, keeping aliveat the same time the fire of relentless endeavour to stand againstany force to further divide the Nagas and thereby move towardsa rennaisance ofNaga brotherhood by making constant appealto Naga conscience within and without.

(b) To strive to bring about electoral reforms suited to our way oflife aimed at a national resurgence in the society towards whomthe Party is duty bound and thereby to liberate the Naga societyfrom tiie deadly clutches of degeneration.

(c) To. work for unity and integrity of the people by integrating allcontaguous Naga inhabited areas under one administrative roofand also to provide protection to all the ethnic groups who areindigenous inhabitants of the State.

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(d) To restore the good name and clean image which the Nagasenjoyed in the past by taking the fight against all forms ofcorruption at all levels of Government.

(e) To restore to the people the self-discipline and the spirit of self-reliance which the Nagas had in abundance in the past but whichhave been seriously eroded in the recent past.

(f) To work for economic advancement of the people with specialemphasis on rural development with a viewto removing economicdisparity in the society.

(g) To strive for a clean and efficient administration.

(h) To strictly abide by the Rule ofLaw in the dispensation of Justice.

ARTICLE-HI

Constituents

Nagaland People's Front shall consist ofthefollowing constituents :

1. The Central Party for the whole State of Nagaland.

2. Divisional Units as specified in Schedule V.

3. Area Unit for every Assembly Constituency or as may be deemednecessary by the respective Divisional Unit.

4. Village/Town/Ward Unit for every Village/Town/Ward.

5. Frontal organisations as specified in Schedule VI.

ARTICLE -IV

Central Party and its constituents

The Central Party ofNagaland People's Front shall consist of:

1. The Working Committee.

2. The Central Office Bearers.

3. State Advisory Board.

4. Central Executive Committee.

5. State Representative Council and

6. Central Finance Committee.

Working Committee

1. The Working Committee of Nagaland People's Front shall consistof the President and eight other senior, experienced Party leaderswho will be appointed by the President.

Powers and functions

(a) The powers and functions of the Working Committee are :

i) to decide on steps to be taken for implementation of the Party'spolicies and programmes;

ii) to take decisions on important issues referred to it by the CentralExecutive Committee or any other unit of the Party;

iii) to take decision on any matter of urgency of the Party.

b) The quorum for a meeting of the Working Committee shall befive members.

Central Office

2. (a) The Central Office bearers of the NPF shall be as specifiedin Schedule-IV

b) Their duties and functions shall be assigned to them by thePresident.

c) All Office bearers shall be elected at a General Conventionof the Party and shall normally hold office for a term ofthree years.

d) Office bearers shall be eligible for re-election.

State Advisory Board

3. To advise and guide the Legislative Wing of the Party, there shallbe a State Advisory Board of the Nagaland People's Front withseperate Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary of its own.The State Advisory Board shall consist of seventeen members,of whom the Party President shall be member by designationand sixteen other senior leaders of the Party (other than MLAs)to be named by the Central Executive Committee.

Central Executive Committee

4. (a) The Central Executive Committee shall consist of:

i) All Central Office bearers of the Party.

ii) The Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary of the StateAdvisory Board.

m) Eight members from the NPF Legislature Party, of whomthe Leader, Whip and Secretary shall be permanentmembers while the remaining five shall be replaced everyyear.

iv) The President of each frontal organisation.

v) Representative of Divisional Units as specified in Schedule V.

vi) Two members to be nominated by the President.

vii) Any or all NPF Members of Parliament.

viii) Presidents NPF Divisions.

Powers and functions of CEC

(b) The Central Executive Committee shall have the power:

i) to frame rules/regulations for guidance of the Party and allsubordinate units and committees including all frontalorganisations and to amend/alter/repeal such rules/regulations;

ii) to superintend, direct, control or empower any or allsubordinate units/committees including frontal organisations;

in) to organise under it on adhoc basis committees for draftingof resolutions and manifesto, nomination of office bearersof the Central Party and State level frontal organisationsincluding the State Advisory Board, selection of candidatesfor General Elections and Bye-elections;

iv) to suspend/dissolve any subordinate unit or committeeincluding the frontal organisations and the State AdvisoryBoard if it fails to function in accordance with the rules/regulations/directives framed or issued by the CentralExecutive Committee or the provision of this Constitution;

v) to take disciplinary actions against any Active/Primarymember of the Party or to issue instructions to anysubordinate unit or committee, including the frontalorganisations and the State Advisory Board to takedisciplinary actions against any of its members as providedin this Constitution or the rules/regulations in force;

vi) to appoint auditor (s) to examine the records and accountsof the Party. Auditor (s) when appointed shall have accessto all offices, accounts and records of the Party;

vii) to appoint members of the NPF Election Board;

vin) to decide time and place to hold the General Conventionof the Party and

ix) to amend/repeal/alter the provisions of the variousSchedules to this Constitution.

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Other Powers

(c) The Central Executive Committee shall have the power to take/perform any action/duty in the interest of the Party as it maydeem fit and proper in an emergent situation or circumstances.

Provided that if any action/duty is taken/performed beyondits powers as defined in this Constitution, it shall be submitted assoon as possible to the State Representative Council or GeneralConvention for approval/ratification.

(d) The Central Executive Committee shall refer any or all mattersof delicate nature to the Working Committee for decision/action.

(e) All decisions of the Central Executive Committee except thosereferred to the Working Committee/State Representative Council/General Convention shall be final.

Meetings of the Central Executive Committee

(f) i) Not less than fifteen day's notice shall be given for a meetingof the Central Executive Committee.

S) In case of emergency a meeting of the Central ExecutiveCommittee may be called at short notice through telegrams,wireless/Telephonic messages etc.

in) Any member of the Party may requisition a meeting of theCentral Executive Committee by presenting to thePresident a memorandum signed by ten or moremembers of the Central Executive Committee.

State Representative Council

5. (a) The State Representative Council of the NPF shallconsist of:

I) Office bearers of the Central Party.

ii) Members of the Central Executive Committee.

m) All NPF Members of Legislative Assembly and Parliament.

iv) All members of the NPF State Advisory Board.

v) The President and General Secretary of each DivisionalUnit

vi) The President of each Area Unit.

vii) The President and three others from each frontalorganisation.

vin) Four members to be nominated by the President.

Co-opted members

(b) Any voluntary organisation wishing to be represented shall beco-opted.

(c) The tenure of office of all members of the NPF StateRepresentative Council and all subordinate constituents/organisations shall be three years except in the case of theLegislators whose membership remain valid till they cease to bemembers of the Legislative Assembly/Parliament, or till theycease to be members of the Party, whichever is earlier.

Powers of the State Representative Council

(d) The State Representative Council may discuss/review/decidegeneral policies of the Party.

(e) The State Representative Council shall take into consideration/decide any matter as may be referred to it by the CentralExecutive Committee.

(f) The State Representative Council shall hold at least one meetingin a year.

Central Finance Committee

6. (a) The Central Finance Committee shall consist of theTreasurer as Chairman, the Assistant Treasurer and sevenother members to be named by the Central ExecutiveCommittee or State Representative Council fromamongst the Active Members of the Party.

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(b) The Central Finance Committee shall have the power fortapping all sources of income for raising fund for the Party.

(c) While general control over the Party fund shall be exercisedby the Central Executive Committee, the Central FinanceCommittee shall have the power to distribute/extendfinancial aid to any or all units of the Party including thefrontal organisations, or to ask the various units of the Partyincluding the frontal organisation to contribute lumpsumamounts to the Central fund as and when necessity arises.

Election Board

7. (a) There shall be an Election Board to be elected by theCentral Executive Committee

(b) The Election Board shall have three members to benominated by the Central Executive Committee. AllPresidents of the Divisional Units shall be associate membersof the Election Board.

(c) The Election Board shall have the power to notify the dateof election, to conduct, supervise and declare result of allelections to the Divisional Units. The Election Board shallhold elections to the Divisional Units simultaneously so asto enable all the Divisions to enjoy the same tenure of officeat the same period of time.

Powers and functions of the President

8. (a) The President shall tender advice to the Legislative Partyfor implementation and execution of the policies andprogrammes laid town by the Party.

(b) The President shall have the power or delegate power toany office bearer to convene, preside over, adjourn andprorogue all meeting of the Central Party, viz., the GeneralConvention, meetings of the State Representative Council,the Central Executive Committee, the Working Committeeand any other committee of the Central Party other thanthe Central Finance Committee.

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(c) The President shall have the power to delegate power toany other office bearer or Active Member of the Party toconvene a meeting of any subordinate unit/committeeincluding the frontal organisations in case any such unit/committee failed to function in accordance with theprovisions ofthis Constitution.

(d) The President shall have general control over all offices ofthe Party including those of the frontal organisations.

(e) The President shall have the power to nominate:

i) Eight members to the Working Committee.

h) Two members to the Central Executive Committee,

in) Four members to the State Representative Council.

(f) The President shall undertake visits and hold meetings indifferent areas in the State and inspect offices of theDivisional Units etc. and tour places outside the State inconnection with Party affairs as and when necessary orentrust other office bearers to perform such duties.

(g) The President shall take/perform, or entrust other officebearers to take/perform any other action/duty/function inthe interest of the Party as may be necessary from time totime.

Provided that any action taken/performed beyond thepower as defined in this clause shall be referred to theCentral Executive Committee at the earliest opportunityforconsideration/approval/ratification.

(h) All business of the Party shall be performed in the name ofthe President.

ARTICLE-V

Divisional Unit

1. (a) A Divisional Unit shall be composed of Active/Primarymembers of the Party, and shall have:

i) as its office bearers a President, Vice-President, aGeneral Secretary, Joint Secretaries and Treasurer,

ii) An Executive Committee consisting of the Officebearers and two members from every AssemblyConstituency within its jurisdiction,

iii) A Finance Committee with the Treasurer as itsChairman and as many other members as may bedeemed necessary.

(b) A Divisional Unit shall exercise general control over allArea Units within its jurisdiction and the correspondingunit of any frontal organisation.

(c) Divisional Units shall enroll Active and Primary membersof the Party in accordance with instructions/guidenries fromthe Central Office of the Party.

2. (a) The Executive Committee of a Divisional Unit shallhave the power:

1) To frame rules for its guidance,

ii) To scrutinise applications for Active membership,

iii) To take disciplinary actions against any of its memberswithin the provision of this Constitution.

ProvidedthatDivisional Units/Executive Committeesof Divisional Units shall not have the power to expel anyActive member,

iv) To recommend suitable disciplinary action includingexpulsion be taken against any Active member,

v) To issue instructions and/or directives to any subordinateunit or committee,

vi) To appoint auditor (s) to examine the records and accountsof its office and funds,

vii) To carry out the directions and instructions of the CentralParty,

viii) To refer to or report to the Central Executive Committeeany matter beyond its power or control and

ix) To decide time and place for holding annual conventionsof the Divisional Unit.

(b) The Executive Committee of a Divisional Unit shall hold atleast two meetings in a year.

Finance Committee of Divisional Unit.

3. (a) The Finance Committee of a Divisional Unit shall consistof the Treasurer as its Chairman and as many othermembers as may be deemed necessary.

(b) The Finance Committee shall have the power:

i) to raise funds for the Divisional Unit,

u) to regulate and exercise control over the fund.

Power and functions of office bearers of Divisional Unit.

4. (a) The President of a Divisional Unit shall

i) have the power to convene/preside over/adjourn andprorogue all meetings of the Divisional Unit and itsExecutive Committee,

ii) have general control over the office of the DivisionalUnit, Area Units within its jurisdiction andcorresponding units of frontal organisations and

iii) carry out all instructions and directivces from theCentral office.

(b) In the absence of the President, a Vice-President of theDivisional Unit shall perform the duties of the President.

(c) Subject to general control of the President, the GeneralSecretary of a Divisional Unit shall:

1) be responsible for the maintenance of the office oftheDivisional Unit,

ii) prepare and maintain all reports and proceedings ofthe Divisional Unit.

(d) In the absence of the General Secretary a Joint-Secretaryshall perform the duties and functions of the GeneralSecretary.

ARTICLE-VI

Area Unit

1. There shall be an Area Unit for every Assembly constituency oras may be deemed necessary by the respective Divisional Unit.

(a) An Area Unit shall be composed of an ExecutiveCommittee consisting of a President, a Vice-President, aSecretary, Asst. Secretary, Treasurer and any number ofmembers from every village.

(b) An Area Unit shall carry out the instructions and directionsof the Divisional Unit as well as the Central Party. It shallframe rules and take decisions for its guidance and maintainregular contacts with the Village/Town/Ward Units underit as well as with the Divisional Unit

(c) The members of the Area Unit shall be primary membersof the Party having their membership enrolment at the officeof the respective Divisional Unit.

2. The election of office bearers of the Area Unit and otherincidental duties and functions will be held and performed inaccordance with the directives or permission of the respectiveDivisional Unit

ARTICLE-VH

VUlage/Town/Ward Unit

1. There shall be Village/Town/Ward Unit for every Village/Town/Ward.

(a) The Village/Town/Ward Unit shall be composed of primarymembers of the Party whose memberships shall be enrolledat the office of the Divisional Unit with the assistance/supervision of the Area Unit.

(b) The size and composition of office bearers and ExecutiveCommittee shall be determined by the members of the Unit.

(c) The duty of the Village/Town/Ward Unit shall be primarilyto propagate the policies and programmes of the Partyamong the masses.

d) It shall bring to the notice of the respective Area orDivisional Unit any matter afFectingthepeace andtranquilityof the State for necessary actions.

2. Subject to the general control of the respective Area or DivisionalUnit, the Village/Town/Ward Unit shall function mostly accordingto the convenience of the Unit.

ARTICLE-Vm

Primary Membership

1. Any citizen ofNagaland who subscribes to the principles of theNPF shall be eligible for Primary membership fo the Party.Enrolment of Primary Members shall be made under thesupervision/instruction of the Divisional Unit. Divisional Unitshaving large jurisdiction may entrust the Area Units to performthis duty.

2. Register of Primary members are to be maintained in everyViUage/Town/Ward/Unit, with fascimile copies of the register tobe forwarded to the Area/Divisional Unit office.

3. (a) Primary members of the Party shall subscribe Primarymembership fees as indicated in Schedule 1,50% of whichshall be retained by the Village/TownWard Unit for its officemaintenance and 50% shall be remitted to the Area Unit(or Divisional Unit, as the case may be).

(b) Primary membersship is renewable every three years.

(c) Primary membership shall cease by death, removal,suspension, expulsion or refusal to renew membershipinspite of reminders.

4. (a) Primary members seeking Active membership of the Partyshall submit applications in the prescribed form (ScheduleII). All application for Active membership shall bescrutinised by the Executive Committee of theDivisional Unit (or by a Commmittee constituted by theExecutive Committee ofthe Divisional Unit for this purpose).

(b) Primary members who qualify for Active membership underthe provisions of this Constitution shall, on taking pledge ina prescribed form (Schedule EH) and on payment oftherequisite Active membership fee, shall be enrolled as anActive member ofthe Party.

Disqualifications

5 . (a) No person who is not a Primary member shall be allowedto become an Active member ofthe Party.

(b) No person who has been convicted and sentenced withfine or imprisonment by a Court of Law or CustomaryCourt on criminal charges involving moral turpitude, shallbe allowed to become a member ofthe NPF unless aperiod of five years has elapsed from the date of releasefrom conviction or imprisonment. Any person who hasbeen convicted or imprisoned on political grounds shallbe eligible for membership ofthe Party.

(c) Any person who has been expelled or suspended by theParty shall not be eligible for membership.

(d) Notwithstanding anything contained in the forgoing clauses,the President of the NPF may waive any of thedisqualifications in an emergent situation, subject ot review/ratification/approval by the Central Executive Committeeat the earliest opportunity.

Registration of Active Members

6. (a) Registers showing full name, name of father/husband, age,occupation, residence, date of enrolment and records ofsubscriptions of membership fees of all Active membersshall be maintained both by the Central Office and therespective Divisional Unit Office.

(b) Active membership should normally be renewed every 3years. 50% of Active membership fees should be retainedby the respective Divisional Unit Office and the remaining50% should be remitted to the Central Office.

(c) When changes in a register is made by either office, theother office shall be informed of the changes accordingly.

(d) In any meeting of the Central Party or Divisional Unit,only Active members will be allowed to vote.

(e) Only Active members shall be eligible for nomination/election to the Legislative Assembly/Parliament/Offices ofthe Central Party/Divisional Units/any Committee, saveArea or Village/Town/Ward Units.

(f) Active members shall maintain their primary membershipin the respective Village/Town/Ward Unit.

(g) Active membership shall cease by death, resignation,removal, suspension, expulsion or refusal to renewmembership inspite of reminders.

ARTICLE-IX

Quorum

1. (a) The quorum for a meeting oftheNPF State RepresentativeCouncil and Central Execi rave Committee shall be one-fifth of the total n bers.

(b) Save otherwise specified in this constiti ition, the quorumfor all other units/committees of the Paity shall be one-third of the total members.

2. Any meeting adjourned for want of quorum shall not requirequorum in the adjourned meeting.

ARTICLE-X

Inner Party Democracy

1. Every members of the Party shall have the right to express his/her views at a General Convention of the Party or in the PartyUnit/Committee to which he/she belongs.

2. Free expressions tending towards factional attempts which arelikely to jeopardise party interests, or which may instigatecommunal tension, hatred, etc. among the people, shall beprohibited.

Discipline

3. (a) Discipline is based on conscious acceptance of the aims,objects, programmes, policies and principles of the Party.All members irrespective of their status in the Party areequally bound by discipline.

(b) Violation of any provision of this Constitution, or thecommission of any action which may harm the interest ofthe Party or the society, shall constitute a breach ofdiscipline and be liable to disciplinary actions.

(c) Disciplinary actions shall consist of the following:

1) Warning.

n) Removal from the post held in the Party.

in) Suspension from membership.

iv) Expulsion.

4. (a) Any member of the Party who proves to be indifferent tothe principles, policies and programmes of the Party shallbe liable to disciplinary actions.

(b) Any member who openly or otherwise indulge in agitatingor propagating against the policies and decisions of theParty shall have his/her membership suspended for aperiodof time as may be determined by the Central ExecutiveCommittee/Divisional Unit

(c) Any member who goes against/violates/refuses to abideby the decisions of the Party in matters of election or anyother important decision of the Party shall be liable todisciplinary actions.

(d) Any member who deliberately or otherwise divulges Partysecrets shall be liable to disciplinary actions.

(e) Any member who generally remains absent from importantmeetings of the Party without resonable grounds shall beserved with a warning, and thereafter be liable to otherforms of disciplinary actions.

(f) Any member refusing to take Party pledge shall be liableto disciplinary actions.

(g) Any member who fails to clear up his/her membership feeswithin" a prescribed period shall be liable to displinaryactions.

ARTICLE-XI

General Convention

1. The General Convention of the Nagaland People's front shallbe held at least once in a year at a time and place decided uponby the Central Exective Committee.

2. (a) Elections of all office bearers shall be held at a GeneralConvention of the Party (or the respective Divisional Unitetc.)

(b) Nomination Committees (s) should be duly constituted toscrutinise/propose the names of office bearers.

(c) The manner of election shall follow the principle of simplemajority. In case of a tie, the vote of the presiding officershall decide the issue.

Split or Merger

3. In case of any dispute arising in the Party following a split ormerger with any other party, a simple majority of the Activemembers present and voting in the General Convention shalldetermine the issue.

Provided that proper notice for the General Convention(whether normal or emergent), making specific mention of theissue at hand, has been sent out for distribution to all Activemembers of the Party, and such notice has been published in atleast one local newspaper and has also been announced overradio at least thirty days in advance.

Provided further that Active members seeking to vote atsuch a General Convention have all been enrolled as suchmembers before the dispute originates.

ARTICLE -

Amendment of Constitution

1. Any amendment/alteration/repeal of the Constitution of theNagaland People's front can be made only in a GeneralConvention of the Party.

2. Notice of any proposal for amendment/alteration/repeal shouldbe submitted in writing for prior consideration of the CentralExecutive Committee, and such notice should be published in atleast one local newspaper and radio thirty or more days beforethe General Convention.

3. For amendment/alteration/repeal of any provision of thisConstitution, a majority of two-thirds of the Active memberspresent and voting shall be required.

4. In case of any proposal for dissolution of the Party, a majorityof three fourths of the Active members present and voting,supported by resolution of at least two-third of the DivisionalUnits, shall be required.

SCHEDULE-I

(This form should be signed by the person who is seeking forenrolment as a member of the Nagaland People's Front)

I, Mr/Mrs/Miss

hereby declare that I subscribe to the aims, objects and principles

of the Nagaland People's Front and that I hereby apply for

enrolment as a Primary Member ofNPFfor which necessary

particulars are as follows:

Name:

Father's Name:

Age : Sex: Male/Female

Village/Town:

A/C:

Division:

Place :

Date :

Signature/Thumb Impression

Primary Membership fee Rs. 5/-for 3 years.

SCHEDULE-II

(This form shall be signed by the Enrolling Officer and retainedin the book of record. A separate Membership Card is to be given tothe Member enrolled, which is to be replaced on expiry of its validityi.e. every 3 years)

Mr./Mrs/Miss

Son/daughter/wife of

holding primary membership card No

which falls within

NPF division is enrolled as an Active Member of the Nagaland

People's Front from this day the

A sum of Rs

being Active membership fee has been received by me.

(Name/Signature/'designation

of Enrolling Officer)

Note Membership fee : Active Member Rs. 50/- for 3 years.

SCHEDULE-

PLEDGE

I hereby pledge that I accept the aims, objects andprinciples of the Nagaland People's Front and that I will remain faithfuland loyal to the NPF Constitution and be subject to Party discipline.That I will do nothing against the interest of the Party and will honestlyabide by all decisions and mandate given by the Central ExecyutiveCommittee of the NPF from time to time.

I further pledge that in case I am elected to either Houseof Parliament or to the Legislative Assembly on Party ticket, I will besubjected to all provisions of the Constitution (Fifty-SecondAmendment) Act, 1985 and the rules made thereunder.

Name (in block letters) :

Address:

Place:

Date :

Signature

SCHEDULE-IV

Subject to modifications as and when necessary, the office

bearers of the NPF Central Party shall consist of the following:

1. President 1 (one)

2. Working President 1 (one)

3. Secretary General 1 (one)

4. Vice Presidents 7 (seven)

5. General Secretaries 7 (seven)

6. Press Secretary 1 (one)

7. Joint Secretaries 8 (eight)

8. Asst. Press Secretary 1 (one)

9. Treasurer 1 (one)

10. Asst. Treasurer 1 (one)

SCHEDULE-V

The NPF shall have the following Divisonal Units. With numberof representatives to the Central Executive Committee shown againsteach Division.

1. Mokokchung 5 (five)

2. Mon 5 (five)

3. Tuensang 4 (four)

4. Dimapur 3 (three)

5. Kohima 3 (three)

6. Phek 3 (three)

7. Zunheboto 3 (three)

8. Wokha 2 (two)

9. Peren 1 (one)

10. Tseminyu l(one)

11. Pughoboto l(one)

12. Longleng 1 (one)

13. Kiphire 1 (one)

SCHEDULE-VI

The NPF shall have the following frontal organisations.

1. Women Wing

2. YouthWing

3. Students' Wing4. Farmers' Union.

NAGALAND PEOPLE'S COUNCILNAGALAND: KOfflMA

No. NPC/CEC/04/2001 Date October 18,2002

THE CONSTITUTION (FOURTH AMENDMENT ) OF THENAGALAND PEOPLE'S COUNCIL : 2002

AN AMENDMENTTo affect necessary modification in the Constitution in order to makeit more relevant to the prevailing situation.

Preamble :

WHEREAS, the Nagaland People's Council (NPC) has decided towiden its horizon of activities and to strengthen the regional forces inNagaland through a strong and viable regional party,

AND WHEREAS, out of deference to the wishes of the people ofNagaland, the NPC Working Committee in its meeting held at Kohimaon 20th August, 2002 has agreed in principle to modify the name of the Party.

AND WHEREAS, the modification of name to be affected requires

the prior consideration of the Central Executive Council of the Party.

AND WHEREAS, this proposal was placed before the Council for itsconsideration on the 1 lth September, 2002 for modification of the nameof the Party.

AND WHEREAS, the Central Executive Council had unanimously endorsedthe views of the Working Committee to modify the name of the Party.

AND WHEREAS, in accordance to the provisions of the Article IVClause 4 (b) (viii) of the Constitution of the NPC, the CEC had decidedto hold its next General Convention on Oct. 18,2002 at Kohima.

AND WHEREAS, in accordance to the provisions at Article XIIClauses 1 and 2 of the Constitution, the Text of the amendment wasnotified in local dailies viz. Nagaland Post and Nagaland Page in theirpublication dated September 14, 2002 andthe same was broadcastedby the All India Radio Kohima Station in their news bulletins in September13-14,2002.

Now, therefore, in compliance to the provisions at Article XII Clause 1of the Constitution of NPC, the amendment is placed before the NinthGeneral Convention on this day, the eighteenth October two thousandtwo (18 -10 - 2002) for adoption.

(Contd)

Text of Amendment :

The Constitution of Nagaland People's Council (here in after referred

to as the Principal Constitution) is further amended as follows :-

1. Amendment of Article I of the Principal Constitution :-

(a) In Article I, Clause I, the words 'NAGALAND PEOPLE'SCOUNCIL'shall be substituted by the words "NAGALAND PEOPLE'SFRONT"

(b) Henceforth, this Constitution shall be called the Constitution of theNAGALAND PEOPLE'S FRONT.

(c) In the title, the words 'NAGALAND PEOPLE'S COUNCIL'shall be substituted by the words "NAGALAND PEOPLE'S FRONT"

(d) The words "NAGALAND PEOPLE'S COUNCIL" and 'NPCin its abbreviatory form wherever appearing in the Principalconstitution shall be substituted by "NAGALAND PEOPLE'SFRONT" and "NPF' respectively.

(e) The words "STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL" and"CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL" wherever appearingin the Constitution shall be substituted by "STATE ADVISORYBOARD" and "CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE"respectively.

2. The following words within bracket which is found in Article 1Clause 1 shall be deleted. "Since withdrawn by the ElectionCommission of India vide their order dated 16-9-1998."

Sd/-CHUBATEMJEN AO

Secretary GeneralNagaland People's Council.

The Amendment as placed before the General Convention wasadopted unanimously by show of hands. The General Convention wasattended by around 750 registered office bearers and delegates from allover the State.

Sd/-Chubatemjen AoSecretary General

Nagaland People's Front.

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