Won't mind taking bus to work: Chief Justice Thakur

Chief Justice Tirath Singh Thakur on Sunday said Supreme Court judges want to help in curbing the alarming level of air pollution in the national capital and he won't mind boarding a bus to reach the court.

He told the media that Supreme Court judges pooling cars would send the right message to the people.

"If a judge of Supreme Court can pool cars (with brother judges), it sends a message to the people that we have no problem," he told reporters. "We can walk down or even take a bus."

He supported the Delhi's government's decision to allow even and odd number cars to ply in Delhi on alternative days from January 1 in a bid to curb rising air pollution.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday hailed Chief Justice Thakur for his support.

"(His) support to odd-even formula is welcome and a huge encouragement," Kejriwal tweeted. "Supreme Court judges pooling cars would inspire millions to follow. Thank you My Lords."

During his media interaction, Chief Justice Thakur said he would not mind walking down to the Supreme Court from his Motilal Nehru Marg residence or even boarding a bus.

Chief Justice Thakur recalled that during a fight to Jammu to celebrate Diwali, he could see smoke arising from the burning of left-avers of the harvested crops across Punjab.

"Something should be done," Chief Justice Thakur said, adding that "there must be some incentive or education..."