September 17, 2018 12:38 PM

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SC stays NGT order on 'Odd-Even' for two-wheelers in Delhi

<div>The Supreme Court on 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. </div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The court was told by Additional Solicitor General ANS Nadkarni, appearing for the Delhi government, that it would be impossible to accommodate people in public transport if odd-even scheme is made applicable for two-wheelers also.</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>Under the scheme, odd and even numbered vehicles ply on alternate days.</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>Mr Nadkarni said, there were around 68 lakh two-wheelers in Delhi and they were seeking exemption for two-wheelers. </div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>He said, the NGT had passed an order in December last year in this regard and they were complying with all directions but want exemption for two-wheelers.</div>

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