Transport industry representatives formally requested Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to immediately abolish state border check posts. In a letter dated May 12, 2026, Bal Malkit Singh, Advisor and Former President of the All India Motor Transport Congress, highlighted that the removal of these physical barriers aligns with the recent national appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to conserve fuel. The request comes in response to the ongoing geopolitical conflict in West Asia, which threatens to impact fuel prices, imports, and the broader economy.
The communication outlines that border check posts create a major bottleneck in the logistics sector, causing commercial vehicles to face unnecessary stoppages despite the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax and digital enforcement systems. According to industry estimates cited in the letter, an idling heavy commercial vehicle consumes approximately two to three litres of diesel per hour. With trucks waiting in long queues during peak periods, this results in the annual wastage of lakhs of litres of fuel, thereby increasing foreign exchange losses and vehicular pollution. Furthermore, the resulting supply chain delays negatively impact the cost of essential commodities and overall industrial competitiveness in Maharashtra.
Singh noted that the state government has already completed almost all formalities regarding the abolition of these check posts. Termination notices have been issued to the concerned concessionaire, and the necessary digital monitoring systems are currently available for deployment. The road transport fraternity has urged the state leadership to make the formal announcement to provide relief to the transport sector and improve national supply chain efficiency. Copies of the representation were also marked to the state transport ministers and the Transport Commissioner.