Sukhbir approves 36 computerised integrated check posts

Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today approved setting up of 36 computerised integrated check posts across the state to ensure hassle-free movement of goods traffic and transparency in revenue collection.
Approving a conceptual plan put up by the state Excise and Taxation department, Sukhbir directed to construct the check posts and operationalise them by January 1, 2014.
11 major computerised Check Posts under the integrated check post plan will come up in Shambu-I, Shambu-E, Lalru, Banur, Khanauri, Balongi, Dehni, Madhopur, Kaller Khera, Doomanwali, and Zirakpur.
25 minor check posts will be set up in Ram Nagar, Devigarh, Moonak, Ghanouli, Lakhanpur, Mullanpur, Nangal, Harsar-Mansar, Chak Sadhu, Dalhousie Road, Saikulian, Sito Ghunoo, Rajpura, Talwandi Sabo, Killianwali, Sardulewala, Boha, Chullar Kalan, Mohali, Talwara, Amritsar Station, Ludhiana Station, Sarna and Khanaouri Kaithal Road.

Reiterating the state government's commitment to provide world class road connectivity, he said the department has already approved a Rs 12,160 crore plan to link all cities with 4/6 lane roads and do away with traffic bottlenecks caused due to manual checking of goods vehicles.
The proposed check posts will have separate parking, loading and unloading areas, besides restrooms and refreshing rooms for drivers and will be equipped with heavy vehicle scanners, vehicle weighing platforms, high resolution CCTV cameras and number plate capturing equipment, Sukhbir said.

There would be six to seven bays at every check post for smooth and hassle free disposal of goods traffic.

Passenger traffic would not be allowed to halt at these check posts and there would be separate lanes for private tourist buses and taxis, he said.
Issuing instructions to integrate the check posts with the main server of Excise and Taxation Department, the deputy chief minister said the entire exercise was to bring total transparency in revenue collection and ease congestions.
All check posts will have air conditioned administrative offices and their total operation will be monitored from the Excise and Taxation Headquarters on wide area network, Sukhbir added.