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GRAP-1 Imposed in Delhi-NCR as AQI Crosses 300, PUCC Violators to Face Rs 10000 Fine
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News18•21-10-2026, 15:31
GRAP-1 Imposed in Delhi-NCR as AQI Crosses 300, PUCC Violators to Face Rs 10000 Fine
- •The Air Quality Index has crossed 300 in multiple areas of Delhi-NCR, prompting the implementation of GRAP-1.
- •Driving a vehicle without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate can now result in a challan of 10000 rupees.
- •Authorities have mandated water sprinkling at construction sites, increased road sweeping, and banned open garbage burning.
- •Delhi Environment Minister announced that parking fees will double from November 1 and office timings will be revised.
- •Over 3000 polluting industries have been sealed and strict rules on demolition and traffic management have been enforced.
Key Questions Answered
Vehicles cannot be driven in the capital without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate, and motorists caught without one can be issued a challan of 10,000 rupees.
Operating anti-smog guns at construction sites becomes mandatory, water sprinkling and mechanized sweeping on roads are accelerated, and the use of coal or wood in hotel and dhaba tandoors is completely banned.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that starting November 1, parking fees will be doubled for all vehicles except metros, and office timings for the Delhi government and MCD will be changed.
