Will the Odd Even Formula work?

New Delhi

In response to a question on whether the decision on 'Odd Even Formula' for private vehicles should have been taken after consulting people, Kejriwal said, "The decision on Odd Even Formula has been taken with a lot of thinking. We have 20-25 days. In this time span we are having a dialogue with people and seeking their suggestions."

"A suggestion of having vehicles run on CNG and we are thinking about it. Many such suggestions are pouring in. We will try this Odd Even Formula once. If it is successful then we can implement it again. If not then it can be dropped. "Currently, there is no structured platform to seek public opinion. The work for forming mohalla sabhas is on and of 3,000 mohalla sabhas, we have formed some 2,700 and maps for remaining are being prepared. Once that takes place then we can have a platform. But there are some decisions at the gram sabha level, district and state," he said.

He said the Delhi model cannot be applied anywhere else as there are multiple agencies and "no single command".
Highlighting the issue of land acquisition, Kejriwal said when the Delhi government planned to procure new buses it needed around 500 acres of land.

"But the DDA asked for Rs 4 crore per acre. Now, the total cost of buses is less than the cost of land required. The DDA gives land only for building school. For even building a hospital or university, the Delhi government has to shell out Rs 4 to 10 crore," Kejriwal said.