The odd-even rule will apply
As soon as the rosy cold sets in in the country's capital Delhi, the level of air pollution also increases. There is smog in Delhi. People face a burning sensation in the eyes and difficulty in breathing while going out. To reduce the level of air pollution i.e. AQI level in the capital, the Delhi government implements an odd-even scheme. This rule applies to cars plying in Delhi. Currently, no such rule has been implemented in Delhi this time, but another state has announced to implement the odd-even rule. This state is Sikkim of eastern India.
Odd-even rule to be implemented in Gangtok, Sikkim
Hearing the name Sikkim, many people would be surprised to know since when did air pollution start occurring in this mountainous state? Therefore, the odd-even rule must be implemented in the cars and vehicles that circulate here. Actually, the air in Sikkim is absolutely clean. There is no tension over air pollution here. People here worry about the crowds of tourists as soon as the winter season begins. A large number of people are heading to Sikkim to see the first snowfall of the season. Because of this, the odd-even rule will be implemented here on vehicles.
The number of tourists increases due to snowfall
With the arrival of snowfall, Gangtok, Sikkim has seen a rise in the number of tourists. Keeping in mind the future influx of tourists, the Sikkim government will introduce 'odd-even' rule to manage vehicular traffic in the city.
This rule will be applicable from November 5
The odd-even rule on vehicles will come into effect from November 5, 2024. The objective of this rule is to reduce congestion on the busy roads of Gangtok. Enacted under section 115 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, this regulation will remain in force for an indefinite period.
This rule will be implemented in this way.
The odd-even rule will apply to both private and government vehicles, which will be based on their registration number, i.e. the last digit of the vehicle's registration number. Vehicles with license plate numbers ending in odd digits (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) can circulate on odd dates, while vehicles with even digits (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) can circulate on dates odd. Vehicles ending in . They can circulate on even dates.
There will be strict monitoring on this Gangtok route.
This rule covers areas within the municipal limits of Gangtok. This will be especially applicable on the National Highway from Mayfair Gate to GICI, Zero Point. It aims to facilitate the mobility of both people and tourists in Gangtok.
Relaxation in rules for a few hours a day.
The odd-even rule will be implemented during peak traffic hours, from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm and again from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm daily. The odd-even rule will be relaxed between 12:00 noon and 3:30 p.m. Apart from this, this rule will not be applicable on the second and fourth Saturday and Sunday of the month. Additionally, it will not be applicable on government-sanctioned holidays.
