Gangtok, May 31 -- The Sikkim government has withdrawn the odd-even restriction on the movement of private vehicles across all districts of the state, except Gangtok town, with immediate effect.

According to a notification issued by the Home Department on Sunday, the decision was taken after a review confirmed that adequate buffer stocks of Motor Spirit (petrol) and High-Speed Diesel (diesel) have been created in the state to meet prevailing requirements.

The notification partially amends Home Department Notification No. 51/Home/2026 dated May 14, under which vehicle movement restrictions had been imposed amid concerns over fuel availability.

However, the government clarified that the existing odd-even traffic regulation within Gangtok...