Delhi’s escalating air pollution crisis and the implementation of GRAP-4 (Graded Response Action Plan) have disrupted businesses across the National Capital Region (NCR). Restrictions on commercial vehicle movement and growing health concerns among residents have significantly impacted trade,

Stringent restrictions imposed under Grap-4 to tackle the pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR will continue at least till Dec 2, when Supreme Court will take a call on relaxing the measures based on the air quality in the capital.

Supreme Court extends GRAP-IV in Delhi, considers easing norms, demands action on truck traffic, stubble burning, and welfare compliance.

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that all Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-IV measures except relating to schools will continue to be i.

It is pertinent to note that the air quality continues to be a significant concern in the Delhi NCR region, with several key locations reporting ‘very poor’ conditions and notable fluctuations in pollution levels.

Court orders action against authorities who failed to implement GRAP IV restrictions. Slams Haryana and Punjab governments for poor action against stubble burning

The Supreme Court ruled that GRAP Stage IV measures will continue until December 2, except in schools. The Commission for Air Quality Management is set to review and suggest easing the restrictions. Concerns over stubble burning in Punjab and failure to restrict truck entry in Delhi were also highlighted.

The Supreme Court extended the strict anti-air pollution measures in Delhi under GRAP-4 until December 2, citing poor implementation by authorities. I

Without being “satisfied that there is a consistent downward trend of AQI, we cannot permit the Commission to go down to stage 3 or stage 2,” the Supreme Court bench said on GRAP measures.