The National Green Tribunal (NGT) gave its nod for the implementation of the Delhi government's odd-even car rationing scheme for five days from November 13 to tackle high pollution level, with certain riders. During the hearing, the tribunal questioned the city government as to why it was granting exemptions to certain sections if the aim was to improve air quality. The bench also issued notices to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to show cause why exemplary cost should not be imposed on them for violation of its order putting a ban on construction activities. <br /><br /> Take a look at the top ten developments so far: -
NGT directs 'no exemption' for two wheelers, government servants and women drivers. (Reuters Photo)
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Emergency vehicles such as ambulance and fire to get exemption during the Odd-Even scheme. (Reuters Photo)
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CNG vehicles also get the exemption during the Odd-Even scheme. (PTI Photo)
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NGT directs Delhi government to reconsider decision to hike parking charges by four times in Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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There is no exemption at all, Odd-Even will be implemented even on VIPs, only emergency vehicles will be exempted: Rajiv Bansal, Counselor for DDA. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
The car-rationing scheme, which was enforced twice in the national capital in 2016, will be in place between November 13 and 17 from 8 am to 8 pm. (PTI Photo) -
Odd-numbered cars are allowed to run on odd dates while even-numbered cars can only run on even dates. (PTI Photo)
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Highlight of the order is that Odd-Even will be implemented automatically if PM 10 level goes above 500 & PM 2.5 level goes above 300, which will be monitored for 48 hours: Rajiv Bansal, Counselor for DDA. (PTI Photo)
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Next hearing to take place on 14th November. (PTI Photo)
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The city's Air Quality Index has been in the range of 700 to 1,000, making it difficult for people in the state to even breathe.(Reuters)
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