The high-level committee formed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and headed by Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma has decided to recommend taking 1951 as the cut-off year for extending benefits of constitutional protection for Assamese, reports The Assam Tribune. The committee was constituted for recommending measures for the implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord that assures protection for Assamese people. The committee has also recommended introduction of Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in the entire State and protection of land rights of the indigenous people. Further, the committee recommended creation of an upper House to ensure representation of all the tribal and ethnic groups.