While laying the foundation stone for the new Transport Commissioner's Office, "Parivahan Bhavan," in Worli on Sunday, Chief Minister 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 the entire country. The Chief Minister has directed Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, MoS Transport Madhuri Mishal, ACS Transport & Ports Sanjay Sethi, and Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar to finalize the modalities to ensure the smooth implementation of this policy within the given timeline. Furthermore, he assured that BOT projects will be duly compensated by the state government," said Bal Malkit Singh, Former President & Advisor – All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC).

According to Singh, abolishing state checkposts offers several key benefits. It enables the seamless movement of goods and passengers, leading to faster transit times and improved supply chain efficiency. The removal of checkposts also helps eliminate corruption and red tape by preventing unnecessary stoppages, thereby reducing harassment and delays. Additionally, it provides a boost to economic growth and competitiveness, strengthening Maharashtra’s position as a logistics and trade hub. This initiative aligns with the national policy of "One Nation, One Market," supporting the central government's vision. Furthermore, digital and transparent tax collection is ensured through systems such as GST, E-Way Bill, VAHAN, SARATHI, and FASTag, which facilitate 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" further added Singh.