Odd-even scheme: Cops given special powers to fine violators

In order to ensure strict implementation of the odd-even rule from January 1, the AAP government has given ‘special power’ to Delhi Police to impose a fine of Rs 2,000 on violators.

The Arvind Kejriwal government has also authorised officers of Transport Department and Revenue Department to penalise the violators, a senior official said, adding that the odd-even scheme will come into force from January 1 and will remain in force till January 15, 2016.

“In exercise of the power conferred vide sub-section (1) of Section 200 of the Motor Vehicles, 1988 (59 of 1988), the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi has authorised Delhi Police, Transport Department and Revenue Department to take action against the violators of odd-even rules,” the government official said.

“Officers of the rank of Head Constable and above can impose a fine of Rs 2,000 on violators. Same power has been given to officers of the rank of Head Constables and above of the Transport Department,” he added.

Apart from them, officers or authorities as authorised by Divisional Commissioner (Revenue Department) will also be able to penalise those who do not follow odd-even rule.

“The amount compounded by the authorised officers/ authorities shall be deposited in the account of the transport department,” the official said.

The government on Thursday also asked the Centre and Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung to direct Delhi Police to support its Car-Free Day initiative in the national Capital.

The request was made by Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai in letters to union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Jung. Rai also wrote to Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi in this connection.