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West Bengal orders closure of toll and drop gates with district magistrates to lead removals
India
Published on 13 May 2026
District magistrates must identify gates first
West Bengal’s government has issued a major order directing district magistrates to identify toll and drop gates within their jurisdictions. After identification, the structures are to be removed or closed, and authorities will take steps to ensure they are not re-established. The move signals tighter enforcement over how toll access points operate across districts.
- District magistrates will first map toll and drop gates locally
- Identified gates must be removed or formally closed
- Officials will put measures in place to stop re-establishment
- The order aims at stronger control of toll infrastructure
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