'I think Delhi will be pollution-free in two years time', said Gadkari
During the last two years, when air quality deteriorated alarmingly, authorities stopped entry of trucks in Delhi
His statement comes at a time when several states have publicly stated that they plan to reduce the fines.
Under the scheme, odd and even-numbered vehicles ply on alternate days
'New 3,000 eco-friendly buses will soon hit the streets in order to make the city much cleaner and greener'
NGT said such a relaxation would defeat the purpose of improving Delhi's ambient air quality
The matter will be heard on Friday
The Tribunal also sought clarity from other governments across NCR on their stand over Odd-Even scheme
It said that a manual for the vehicle rationing scheme will be prepared based on the study of cities like Beijing, where such scheme is implemented
The order was passed on the Delhi government's plea filed on Monday after the green court ruled that there would be no exemptions except for emergency vehicles
The national capital has been experiencing dense smog for about a week
This has been seen in megacities like Mexico City and Manila where the scheme was enforced in the past
The Delhi government on Saturday put on hold the odd-even scheme, which was meant to start from Monday, saying it would approach the NGT and request that women drivers and two-wheelers be exempted
The exemptions were given to women, two-wheelers, vehicles carrying children in school uniforms and VVIPs
Green panel says it wants women-only vehicles, two-wheelers included in ban; Delhi government cites safety issues
The green panel rapped the DTC for not taking note of an NGT order on maintenance of buses
Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said that the odd-even plan was called off in view of order by NGT which withdrew all exemptions
The car-rationing scheme will be in place between November 13 and 17 from 8 am to 8 pm
The green court also exempted industries engaged in essential services operating in Delhi-NCR on condition that they would not pollute
Women drivers, ambulances, vehicles carrying schools kids exempt; Kejriwal himself comes under rule's ambit