The Telangana Transport Department has issued orders for the immediate closure of all transport check posts across the state. The move comes after the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways advised that there is no need for physical check posts after the implementation of the GST. An official release stated that all deputy transport commissioners and district transport officers have been asked to suspend all operations immediately and submit a report of the closure.

 

 

They have also been asked to remove all boards and barricades from the check post and display new boards announcing the closure, as well as the details of online services available to drivers. Additionally, all staff currently stationed at these checkpoints are to be reassigned to other duties without delay. All physical barriers, barricades, and signage installed at these checkpoints are to be removed so as not to obstruct vehicle movement.