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Odd-even rule in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal led Delhi government’s ‘Odd-even’ rule is back in its second innings. The odd-even rule will be applicable from tomorrow i.e. April 15 and will last till April 30. Under this scheme vehicles with odd and even numbers will be permitted to run on alternate days. Delhi government thinks restricting the number of cars running on the roads can can lead to dissipation of pollution levels in the city – studies have however, indicated that this is not the case and that other pollution-causing industries must be tackled first. (Image: PTI)
Odd-even rule turned out to be a triumph in its first stage, as claimed by the Delhi govt. Just so you get everything right and don’t end up on the wrong side of the law, let’s take a look at the ‘Odd-even rule’, its origins, implications and some other crucial factors, including penalties: (Image: PTI) 
What exactly is the odd-even rule?</br><br> Odd-even rule: Under this scheme vehicles are allowed to run across the city based on their registration numbers. For example, if a vehicle’s registration number ends with an odd digit, it will be allowed on the road on April 15, while those ending with an even number can be driven on April 16, and so on. For example, on dates ending with 15,17,19, 21 and 23, you can only drive a vehicle whose registration number ends with an odd digit such. (Image: PTI) 
Where did Odd-even rule come from?</br><br> This odd-even system was executed in Beijing in 2008 just before the summer Olympics. The rule was initially temporary, but it turned out to be so operationally successful the government made it permanent. Similar road-rationing rules are imposed in many places around the world like Paris, Mexico and Bogota to curb road jams and pollution. (Image: PTI) 
Why is Odd-even rule being enforced?</br><br> Delhi High Court directed the Centre and State governments to come up with comprehensive action plans to put a check on city’s “alarming” pollution rate. Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has come up with this scheme to bring down the city’s air pollution proportion. (Image: PTI) 
Odd-even rule exemptions:</br><br> School children in uniform will be exempted from the ‘Odd-even rule’ in this second phase. Arvind Kejriwal-led govt has exempted women from the odd-even rule in its first phase, that continues to be the same this time too. (Image: PTI) 
Odd-even rule in Delhi: Some other points you should know about the second round of Odd-even rule in Delhi:</br><br> 1. Odd-even rule defines which car you can drive on a particular date. On even dates, only cars with license plates ending with an even number will be permitted and on odd dates, cars with license plates ending with an odd number will be allowed; 2. Odd-even rule violation will lead to a levy of a fine of Rs 2,000 in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 194 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. (Image: PTI) 
Odd-even rule in Delhi: 3. Odd-even rule will come into force on 15th April, 2016 and will remain in force till 30th April, 2016. The Odd-even rule would be effective between Monday-Saturday between 8 AM to 8 PM; 4. Odd-even rule will not be applicable on emergency vehicles like PCR vans, fire tenders and ambulances, and on public transports like CNG-driven buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws. (Image: PTI) 
Odd-even rule in Delhi: 5. Odd-even rule will be applicable only on private-owned four wheelers; 6. Delhi government has promised to run more buses on the street for ensuring a smooth, hassle-free experience for every day commuters. Also Delhi metro frequency, numbers and bogies will increase during this period. -
Odd-even rule in Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal earlier said the pollution level in the city had come down by at least 13 percent during the first phase of the odd-even vehicle scheme. "According to Fortune magazine, the pollution was reduced in Delhi by 13 per cent. There is a range of data, some claiming 20 percent while others claim 25 per cent reduction in pollution during the first phase of odd-even," Kejriwal said, while administering a pledge to school children for making Delhi pollution-free.
