India, Jan. 9 -- The Odisha government has decided not to impose fines at toll gates for violation of pollution norms till April 1. The decision was taken to ease the difficulties faced by vehicle owners in getting pollution checks done.

Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena has directed the State Transport Authority to suspend penalties related to pollution certificate violations during this period. This includes fines automatically generated through e-detection systems at toll gates.

The minister has also ordered that fines imposed through electronic detection systems at toll plazas be kept in abeyance till April 1. The move comes after complaints that people are facing problems due to the limited availability of polluti...