Delhi Odd-Even Scheme: SC Stays NGT Order Refusing Exemption To Two-Wheelers

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17 Sep 2018 6:55 AM GMT

  • Delhi Odd-Even Scheme: SC Stays NGT Order Refusing Exemption To Two-Wheelers

    The Supreme Court Monday stayed the operation of the National Green Tribunal's 2017 order which had directed that odd-even vehicle rotation scheme be made applicable to two-wheelers also in Delhi.A bench comprising Justices Madan B Lokur and Dipak Gupta was told by Additional Solicitor General (ASG) A N S Nadkarni, appearing for Delhi government that it would be impossible to accommodate...

    The Supreme Court Monday stayed the operation of the National Green Tribunal's 2017 order which had directed that odd-even vehicle rotation scheme be made applicable to two-wheelers also in Delhi.

    A bench comprising Justices Madan B Lokur and Dipak Gupta was told by Additional Solicitor General (ASG) A N S Nadkarni, appearing for Delhi government that it would be impossible to accommodate people in public transport if the odd-even scheme is made applicable for two-wheelers also.

    Under the scheme, odd and even numbered vehicles ply on alternate days.

    Nadkarni said there were around 68 lakh two-wheelers in Delhi and they were seeking an exemption for two-wheelers.

    He said the NGT had passed an order on December 15 last year in this regard and they were complying with all directions but want an exemption for two-wheelers in the odd-even scheme.

    The green tribunal had in December last year dismissed the Delhi government's review plea seeking an exemption for two-wheelers in the odd-even scheme, saying such a relaxation would defeat the purpose of improving Delhi's ambient air quality.

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