New GRAP rules in Delhi; restrictions in NCR October 2026: Know car fine amount if you violate regulations
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- ✓The Commission for Air Quality Management introduced revised GRAP rules for Delhi and NCR this October 2026.
- ✓Authorities now focus on emission standards rather than vehicle age.
- ✓Motorists caught without a valid PUC face a ₹10,000 fine.
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The new GRAP rules determine vehicle bans based on the Bharat Stage (BS) emission category rather than simply the registration year or age of the vehicle. According to a PTI report:
With the onset of the winter season and deteriorating air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has introduced a revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
According to news agency PTI, strict vehicle restrictions have been outlined, placing the focus squarely on emission standards and compliance.
The revised framework contains 48 actions across four stages, bringing certain restrictions into force earlier and removing select exemptions, PTI reported.
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