Delhi police issues first challan minutes after Odd-Even rule kicks in

As Odd-Even scheme kicks in on Monday, Delhi Police swung into action with first fine levied upon a Delhite travelling in a car bearing an odd-number-ending license plate. Visuals show police officers printing a challan as passenger looks on. Odd-even scheme is in operation till vember 15.

Here are visuals of first challan being fined (shared by ANI):

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Traveller claims igrance after being fined

Ar traveller who was fined for using an odd-numbered vehicle near ITO claimed that he was unaware of Odd-even scheme being in effect on Friday. He said, "I live in ida, I had come for some work last night. I was t aware of fact that Odd-Even scheme is coming into effect from today," to reporters near ITO.

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Odd-Even Scheme

Under scheme, apart from exempted categories, only those n-transport four-wheeled vehicles will ply on roads which have registration numbers ending with an even digit. Violations of odd-even rule will invite a fine of Rs 4,000. Under scheme, which is w implemented and will be in place till 8 pm, n-transport four-wheeled vehicles with registration numbers ending with an odd digit (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) will t be allowed on roads on vember 4, 6, 8, 12 and 14. Similarly, vehicles with registration numbers ending with an even digit (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) will t be allowed on roads on vember 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15.

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Delhi's AQI on Monday

overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of city at 7:30 am stood at 439, which falls in "severe" category. An AQI between 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 'severe'. An AQI above 500 falls in 'severe plus' category.

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