Delhi Transport Minister Ramakant Goswami said the permits are being released in accordance with the Reciprocal Common Transport Agreement among the Governments of Delhi, Haryana and UP signed on October 14, 2008.
The 8000 permits are being released out of the number of 45,000 autos being added in the capital as per instructions of the Supreme Court.
He expressed confidence that this would help in overcoming difficulties being faced by commuters in Delhi and NCR towns.