12 May,2026 06:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
According to industry estimates, a heavy commercial vehicle consumes around two to three litres of diesel per hour while idling, causing major losses. Representational Pic/File
The road transport fraternity has urged the Maharashtra government to immediately abolish border check posts in state, arguing that the system has become outdated in the GST era and is causing heavy economic losses.
The demand comes amid the current geo-political situation and following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeal for fuel conservation and economic efficiency.
A detailed representation was submitted to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis by senior transport leader Bal Malkit Singh, with copies sent to Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, Minister of State for Transport Madhuri Missal, Additional Chief Secretary (Transport) Sanjay Sethi, and Transport Commissioner Rajesh Narwekar.
In the representation, Bal Malkit Singh stated that border check posts have become a major bottleneck for the transport sector, resulting in large-scale fuel wastage, delays, and financial losses.
He pointed out that thousands of trucks remain stranded in long queues at state borders every day, leading to wastage of lakhs of litres of diesel annually.
According to industry estimates, a heavy commercial vehicle consumes around two to three litres of diesel per hour while idling, causing major losses in fuel, productivity, and working hours.
The transport fraternity argued that after the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and digital enforcement systems, physical border check posts are no longer necessary.
The representation claimed that the continued operation of check posts is negatively affecting:
- Ease of Doing Business
- Industrial competitiveness
- National supply chain efficiency
- Fuel conservation
- The vision of "One Nation - One Market"
Industry leaders said removing these barriers would improve logistics efficiency and reduce operational costs for transporters and businesses.
Bal Malkit Singh stated that most formalities related to the abolition of check posts in Maharashtra have already been completed.
He added that termination notices had reportedly been issued to the concessionaire managing the facilities and that the matter is now awaiting a final announcement from the Chief Minister.
Speaking on the issue, Bal Malkit Singh said, "Every minute a truck stands idle at a border check post, the nation loses fuel, productivity, time, and economic strength. In today's geo-political and economic scenario, abolishing outdated check posts is not merely a transport reform - it is a national necessity."
He further said Maharashtra has the opportunity to lead the country towards smarter logistics systems, lower fuel wastage, and the vision of "Vikshit Bharat 2047".
The transport fraternity expressed confidence that the Maharashtra Government, under the leadership of Devendra Fadnavis, would soon take a final decision in line with the Centre's focus on economic efficiency and fuel conservation.
Industry representatives believe the move could significantly strengthen supply chains and improve interstate transport operations across the country.
