GRAP 3 Implemented: BS3 Petrol, BS4 Diesel Cars Banned in Delhi NCR, Check if Your Car is Affected

The Commission for Air Quality Management has activated Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan, effective November 6, prohibiting older petrol and diesel vehicles, restricting construction, and limiting certain diesel goods vehicles.

Syed Wahab Ali

Updated Nov 9, 2026, 12:21 PM IST

Delhi NCR residents will have to follow stricter pollution control measures as air quality continues to worsen ahead of Diwali. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi NCR with immediate effect from November 6. The restrictions include a ban on certain older petrol and diesel cars, curbs on construction activities and restrictions on some diesel goods vehicles.

Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 382 on Friday, falling in the 'very poor' category. Several monitoring stations, however, recorded AQI levels in the severe category. The latest measures aim to prevent air pollution from worsening further.

Key Highlights

BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars, along with older models, are banned in Delhi and five NCR districts.
Petrol motorcycles and scooters are not covered under the specific vehicle ban.
Non-essential construction and demolition activities have been prohibited.
Restrictions have also been imposed on certain diesel goods vehicles and industrial activities.

Which Cars Are Banned Under GRAP Stage 3?

Under GRAP Stage 3, BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel or older light motor vehicles (LMVs) are prohibited from operating in Delhi and five high-vehicle-density NCR districts.

These districts include:

Gurugram
Faridabad
Sonipat
Ghaziabad
Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida)

This means owners of BS-III petrol cars and BS-IV or older diesel cars in these areas cannot use their vehicles on public roads until the restrictions are withdrawn. However, vehicles specially adapted for persons with disabilities and used for their personal travel are exempt from these restrictions.

The ban is particularly relevant for owners of older petrol and diesel cars who may need to switch to public transport or other modes of travel during the GRAP Stage 3 period.

Are Two Wheelers Banned Under GRAP Stage 3?

No. Two-wheelers are not covered under the specific BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel light motor vehicle restrictions introduced under GRAP Stage 3. This means petrol-powered motorcycles and scooters can continue to operate in Delhi NCR, including older models. There is currently no blanket ban on two-wheelers based on their Bharat Stage emission standards under these restrictions.

However, two-wheeler owners must continue to follow existing vehicle registration and pollution control requirements. They must also ensure that their vehicles have valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates wherever applicable.

What Other Restrictions Apply Under GRAP Stage 3?

Apart from restrictions on older vehicles, GRAP Stage 3 introduces several measures to control dust and industrial pollution across Delhi NCR. Non-essential construction and demolition activities have been prohibited. These include excavation, drilling, piling, road construction and major repair work.

Stone crushers and mining activities across the NCR have also been ordered to shut down during this period. Additionally, certain diesel-powered goods vehicles face restrictions in Delhi as part of the pollution control measures. With pollution levels remaining high, commuters and vehicle owners should keep track of further announcements from CAQM and local authorities, as GRAP restrictions can be revised depending on changes in air quality.

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GRAP 3 Implemented: BS3 Petrol, BS4 Diesel Cars Banned in Delhi NCR, Check if Your Car is Affected

The Commission for Air Quality Management has activated Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan, effective November 6, prohibiting older petrol and diesel vehicles, restricting construction, and limiting certain diesel goods vehicles.

Which Cars Are Banned Under GRAP Stage 3?

Are Two Wheelers Banned Under GRAP Stage 3?

What Other Restrictions Apply Under GRAP Stage 3?

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