India, Dec. 17 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the closure or shifting of nine toll plazas in order to ease congestion in Delhi's border areas, amid the hearing on air pollution.

The Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, asked the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to take a decision within a week on closing nine of its toll plazas for the time being, PTI news agency reported.

"Why can't the officials says that till January, there will be no toll plaza?" the CJI questioned.

Delivering the order, also asked the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to consider the possibility of shifting nine toll collection booths run by the MCD.

Such booths can be shifted to such locations which can ...