West Bengal Cracks Down on Illegal Tolls

The West Bengal government has launched strict action against illegal toll collection points operating across the state. Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal has directed officials to immediately shut down all toll gates, drop gates, and barricades functioning without government approval. The decision has drawn significant attention across the state.

The government has instructed district administrations to identify and remove all unauthorized toll collection centers in their respective areas without delay. Officials have also been asked to maintain strict surveillance to prevent such illegal collection points from emerging again in the future. Authorities stated that the main objective is to stop unlawful collections and reduce inconvenience to the public.