Delhi-NCR Updates GRAP Rules for 2026 Winter with Vehicle Restrictions and Fines
Delhi-NCR's revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the 2026 winter season introduces stricter pollution controls, including vehicle restrictions based on Bharat Stage emission standards. BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel private cars face plying bans in Delhi and five NCR districts, including newly added Sonipat. CNG and electric vehicles are exempt from these bans. Enforcement includes fines up to ₹10,000 for vehicles without valid Pollution Under Control certificates, doubled parking charges for petrol and diesel cars, and staggered office timings with work-from-home policies during severe pollution stages.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 5 Oct, 03:02 pm. Other outlets followed.