The Delhi government is likely to reintroduce the odd-even number plate scheme in the region after the CBSE board exams in March-April, an official said after a review meeting of the rule on Monday. However, it will first tackle the two issues related to commuting by schoolchildren and the possibility of people buying a second car to get round the restriction. During the first phase of implementing the rule, schools in Delhi were shut. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has asked for reports on all these issues.

Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai said that the average pollution level had reduced significantly while the traffic-rationing rule was enforced, adding that the city’s roads had been decongested as well. However, the national capital was plagued with traffic snarls on the first Monday since the 15-day trial period of the scheme ended.

The Aam Aadmi Party government's scheme has come under the spotlight since it was first announced, with the latest accusations against the party including those of a huge CNG sticker scam. On Sunday, an Aam Aadmi Sena member threw ink at Kejriwal and when produced in court said that she had proof of the scam.