New GRAP Rules in Delhi; Restrictions in NCR October 2026: Are you aware of this parking fees update?
Delhi will double parking fees at authorised sites from 1 November to 28 February to discourage private vehicle use during winter pollution. The plan also includes vehicle restrictions, PUCC checks, work-from-home measures and tighter GRAP curbs across NCR.
Starting from November 1, 2026, Delhi motorists will be required to pay double the current rates for parking at authorized facilities until February 28, 2027. The government's winter air pollution control framework aims to discourage private vehicle use during months when pollution typically increases. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's parking facilities remain unaffected.
Electric vehicles will also be exempt from these additional charges. This decision is part of the broader strategy to address pollution before the winter smog season intensifies. Under the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), parking charges can be increased as a pollution-response measure when restrictions are activated.
Vehicles registered outside Delhi without BS-VI emission standards will face entry restrictions from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, although cleaner-fuel vehicles like CNG and electric cars are exempt. Fuel stations must deny fuel to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC), and automated number-plate recognition cameras will strengthen enforcement.
Government and private offices are set to implement a 50% work-from-home arrangement during this period. Commuters should stay updated on latest government notifications, as some restrictions depend on the prevailing Air Quality Index (AQI) and GRAP stage.
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