States should follow Odisha's move to abolish check gates for GST: Adhia

Says trucks spend a third of their idle time at border check posts waiting for clearance

Odisha's model to abolish inter-state check gates should be replicated by other states for smooth implementation of GST (Goods and Services Tax), said Hasmukh Adhia, Revenue Secretary at the Union Finance Ministry.

"I would like to compliment the state of Odisha for having taken a very courageous step by removing all kind of state borders from April 1. It requires a reformist mind to do it. I am sure all the states will take a cue from Odisha, which has abolished all checkposts," said Adhia. He was speaking at a town hall meeting organised by Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax,