Terms of Reference of the Special Task Force On the Traffic issues in Delhi 

The Government of NCT of Delhi has constituted a Special Task Force for the National Capital Territory  in pursuance of the direction of the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi   in a Writ Petition (Civil) No. 4572 of 2007 and writ petition (Civil) No. 8580 of 2009, vide notification no. F.3 (9)/Proj./Tpt./2010/604   dated 23rd March, 2010 with the following terms of reference:

a)      Explore all issues related to road traffic in Delhi with a view to minimize congestion, reduce pollution and ensure equitable access to all the classes of vehicles that ply on the roads including non-motorized transport.

b)      Review all aspects related to traffic flow, registration of vehicles, restriction of vehicular movements (all classes of vehicles – heavy, light, private non-motorized);

c)       Review & consider all existing policies and regulatory measures related to public transport and traffic flow; make recommendations on the above matters including promoting equitable access to all kinds of vehicles, minimizing harmful impact on environment and ensuring smooth flow of traffic.

d)      In the light of above, make interim reports and recommend pilot projects to consider feasibility on any new practice or policy.

The Task Force shall consider the views of all those interested in presenting them, with a view to take a broader perspective. To achieve this end, the Force shall place its view points on the public domain, and invite comments or objections on its proposals, which it shall duly consider, and in the process, may also hear any interested party or parties.

Any proposal which the Govt. of NCT or the MCD or any other local authority or agencies wishes to implement shall be notified to the general public for information (and  comments and views, objections or suggestions, as the case may be).  After duly considering such views, the proposal shall be implemented, provided however, that some reasonable transition time is granted to all concerned persons, including commuters, vehicle owners, licensees, etc.

        The Task Force may co-opt any other expert person as member or may seek assistance of any other expert organization, agency or undertaking.