On August 29, people of Mokokchung town resolved to stop paying any 'tax' --an euphemism for extortion -- to insurgent groups. Shortly afterwards, theNational Socialist Council of Nagalim, Isak-Muivah faction (NSCN-IM), issued aban on 'tax collection' by any individual or organisation within 'Nagalim' (the'Greater Nagaland' that the NSCN-IM demands), and warned of stern action againstdefying the diktat. In fact, in July 2002, right after an internal reshuffle,the new 'home minister' of the outfit, A.K. Lungalong, had said: "We mustgive way to a more systematic method of administration and to 'streamline taxcollection' and initiate steps to check 'over-taxation'."