Delhi Imposes Strict Pollution Rules: WFH, PUC Mandatory, Old Cars Banned from Dec 18

• 50% Work From Home mandatory for government and private offices from December 18; essential services exempt.
• No petrol/diesel without a valid PUC certificate; petrol pumps instructed to enforce this rule strictly.
• Ban on trucks carrying construction materials and vehicles below BS-6 standards from entering Delhi.
• Affected construction workers to receive ₹10,000 compensation during GRAP-IV.
• Delhi government to launch a carpooling app to reduce vehicular pollution.

Why It Matters: Delhi implements GRAP Stage-4 measures: WFH, PUC checks, vehicle bans to combat severe pollution.