Historic Win for the Transport Fraternity! Maharashtra to Abolish State Border Checkposts by April 15, 2025
A Milestone Towards Seamless Movement, Economic Growth & Ease of Doing Business
Mumbai, March 2: In a landmark announcement made during the Transport Bhavan, Maharashtra Stone Laying Ceremony, Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis declared that all Maharashtra state border checkposts will be abolished by April 15, 2025.This long-awaited decision comes as a major relief to the transport fraternity of Maharashtra and across the country. The Hon’ble Chief Minister has directed Hon’ble Transport Minister Shri Pratap Sarnaik, MoS Transport Smt. Madhuri Tai Mishal, ACS Transport & Ports Shri Sanjay Sethi, and Transport Commissioner Shri Vivek Bhimanwar to finalize the modalities to ensure smooth implementation of this policy within the given timeline. Furthermore, he assured that BOT projects will be duly compensated by the state government.
Key Benefits of Abolishing State Checkposts:
✅ Seamless Movement of Goods & Passengers – Faster transit and improved supply chain efficiency.
✅ Elimination of Corruption & Red Tape – No unnecessary stoppages, reducing harassment and delays.
✅ Boost to Economic Growth & Competitiveness – Strengthening Maharashtra’s position as a logistics and trade hub.
✅ Alignment with National Policy – Supporting the Centre’s vision of “One Nation, One Market.”
✅ Digital & Transparent Tax Collection – GST, E-Way Bill, VAHAN, SARATHI & FASTag ensure complete online compliance.
This bold move addresses a long-standing demand of the transport sector, bringing Maharashtra in line with other states that have already abolished border checkposts, such as Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, and Assam.
On behalf of the entire transport fraternity, I extend my sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis Ji and the Government of Maharashtra for this historic decision. This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support of truckers, transporters, and associations across the country who stood united in this fight.
Bal Malkit Singh
Former President & Advisor – All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC)
Advisor – Federation of Bombay Motor Transport Operators (FBMTO)
