The Supreme Court on Friday called the odd-even rationing scheme “half-baked” and said that it might not be a solution to control the deteriorating air quality in the national capital.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that the government will take a decision on whether to continue with the Odd-Even scheme on November 18.
As pollution levels in the national capital hovered close to emergency levels, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said the odd-even scheme could be extended, if the need arises.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced the relaxation or exemption from the odd-even scheme during the celebrations of 550th birth anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev on November 11 and 12.
Challenging the odd-even rationing scheme, a petition filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday said that the initiative takes sadistic pleasure by robbing the middle class of their right to earn a livelihood.
The Delhi government on Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that CNG vehicles were not exempted from the odd-even rationing scheme as they could have caused traffic congestion due to their sheer numbers.
BJP leader Vijay Goel on Monday drove an odd-numbered vehicle on the roads of Delhi in protest against the provisions of the odd-even scheme which has come into force since today morning.
With an aim to combat air pollution, Delhi government’s odd-even scheme was launched in the national capital on Monday with common citizens giving a mix response over the scheme.
The Delhi High Court on Friday disposed off pleas challenging the odd-even scheme and directed the state government to consider the petitioners’ representation.
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