Following the dismantling of check posts, the Transport Commissioner has now issued fresh guidelines for officials to bring greater transparency during the checking of vehicles actoss the state.
According to the directives, no vehicle may be stopped without an Assistant Transport Sub-Inspector-level officer present. All staff must wear uniforms with nameplates, and checking must be fully transparent.
Private individuals—except drivers attached to units—are barred from participating. Penalties must be processed via POS machines. If machines are unavailable, officers must ensure their immediate use.
Vehicles may not be held for over 15 minutes without specific cause. Night checks must be carried out at well-lit locations with LED batons and reflective jackets.
Body-worn cameras will now be mandatory. Two cameras must be active during every check—one in live mode. Others must remain on standby, fully charged with sufficient storage.
All interactions must be recorded, especially disputes with drivers. Staff must inform the public when the camera is recording. Violations will attract disciplinary action against in-charge officers.
Transport Commissioner Vivek Sharma stated that each unit in-charge will be held accountable for implementing these orders. Strict action will follow any non-compliance.
Check posts were abolished in 2017 after GST was introduced. However, 45 mobile check points were created to monitor tax evasion and illegal transport operations.
The new model is partly inspired by Gujarat, which replaced its 17 check posts with 58 check points. This system boosted revenue and improved transparency across the state.
