Madhya Pradesh Transport Minister, Rao Uday Pratap Singh, announced plans to contest the High Court’s directive to reopen all Regional Transport Office (RTO) check posts. Legal advice is being sought before appealing to a Division Bench. Singh stated that the government will defend its position in court, responding to the court’s order.
The High Court, specifically the Jabalpur Bench, instructed the state to revive all inactive check posts within 30 days. This decision came during a hearing of a contempt petition filed by Rajneesh Tripathi. Justice Vishal Mishra stressed the importance of physical check posts in monitoring heavy vehicles and ensuring transport law compliance.
The court criticized the state for shutting down check posts on June 30, 2024, despite prior assurances of their continuation. This move was deemed a breach of both the court’s directives and the government’s commitments. The closure was noted to have weakened law enforcement, increased road accident risks, and facilitated unauthorized transport activities.
