The Maharashtra Transport Ministry on Sunday formally announced the permanent closure of all border check posts, submitting a positive report to the state government for approval. The move, long demanded by transporters due to the check posts’ notorious links with corruption, was widely welcomed across the industry.

“In line with directives from the Central government and the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Maharashtra government has decided to permanently close all Motor Transport Border Check Posts (RTO border check posts) in the state,” said Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik. “This step is aimed at easing interstate traffic and eliminating obstacles for commercial vehicles.”