Delhi Odd-even scheme faces litmus test on Monday
The 15-day odd-even traffic scheme started on April 15
 "Challan, Odd-even")
Traffic police men slap a challan to a commuter for riding with number plate ending with an odd digit as the trial of the 'odd-even car scheme' is operational at ITO in New Delhi. Photo: PTI
Three days after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's odd-even scheme was implemented in Delhi, it faced its real test on Monday when it witnessed maximum traffic during office hours.
"Today is the litmus test for odd-even scheme. And just like our last time attempt to make it a success, we have to co-operate with each other," Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai tweeted.
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Meanwhile, heavy traffic was seen near the Akshardham intersection and at the Mayur Vihar-Noida road.
Delhi Water Minister Kapil Mishra on Monday took a metro from Civil Lines station to attend a meeting.
The 15-day odd-even traffic scheme started on April 15 and aims to put odd- and even-numbered vehicles on the roads on alternate dates.
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First Published: Apr 18 2016 | 9:26 AM IST