The Odd-Even scheme 2019 will be applicable between 8 am to 8 pm only from today till November 15
The petition, filed by a Noida-based advocate, has alleged that the Delhi government's November 1 notification on the scheme also violates fundamental rights
The anti-pollution measure kicked in on November 4 and is scheduled to end on November 15, if not extended by the Delhi government
The road-rationing scheme, rolled out on November 4, ends on Friday
A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said, "Do not give exemption to two-wheelers, and it will work"
The anti-pollution measure kicked-in on November 4 as the city's air quality reached the "severe" category
He said exemptions to a large number of vehicles, including women drivers, commercial vehicles and two-wheelers, further reduced the efficiency of the scheme
The PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels were nearly eight times higher than the normal limits at several locations in the city
The extreme condition has prompted the authorities to order closure of schools till November 15 -- a second time in two weeks
A large number of children were exposed to the harmful levels of pollution as schools remained open.
This is the third edition of the odd-even restrictions on private vehicles in Delhi
The city recorded a decline in the pollution levels on Saturday and Sunday with the air quality moving from the 'very poor' to 'poor' category owing to favourable wind speed
According to SAFAR, the AQI is likely to improve further in the event of adequate rainfall.
The fine for violation of the rule is Rs 4,000 under the amended Motor Vehicle Act
Delhi's overall air quality index improved significantly (from very poor to poor) on Thursday, more rapidly than predicted
Cars with children in school uniform are allowed to ply irrespective of their registration numbers under the road rationing scheme
Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad too recorded 'very poor' overall air quality
The bench expressed its anguish that authorities have "violated with impunity" the directions passed by the apex court as well the high courts in pollution matter
The scheme will remain in place till November 15
UP Forest Minister said the Police Department will tell us when they are going to implement this