In a sweeping administrative and anti-corruption reform, the Telangana government has ordered the immediate closure of all transport department check posts across the state. The decision, finalised under the directions of chief minister (CM) A Revanth Reddy, aims to dismantle long-standing physical barriers on highways, eliminate corruption-prone checkpoints, and transition to a fully digital transport compliance system. The order comes days after the anti-corruption bureau (ACB) conducted statewide raids exposing a bribery network at regional transport authority (RTA) check posts. Acting on these revelations, the government moved swiftly to abolish all physical inspection points, citing both the Central government’s directive to eliminate redundant checkpoints post-GST and the need
Telangana Closes All Transport Check Posts after ACB Raids; Shift to Online Monitoring Begins
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