New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Delhi Government if the odd-even formula that is being tested in Delhi could be wound up by Friday, demanding a reply as to why the scheme should continue for 15 days.

The court noted that due to insufficient public transport in the capital, people have been put to trouble, following implementation of the even odd scheme from January 1.

Further, terming the Delhi government’s status report on pollution levels as vague, the High Court asked the government to file a fresh report containing data on pollution levels in the capital this week.

The counsel for the Delhi government, meanwhile, told the court that they need more time to collate pollution data from different places in Delhi.

The counsel, however, said that the odd-even formula is working and has been very well received by the people.

“Initial data shows reduction in pollution level,” the court was informed.