Pollution Control Order Imposes Work-From-Home and Construction Bans in Delhi-NCR

The Commission for Air Quality Management issued a pollution control order on October 30, 2026, which was signed by Tarun Kumar Pithode. This order sets precautionary measures for the National Capital Region for the 16-day period between November 5 and November 20. The measures mandate that government and private offices in six districts must limit physical staff attendance to 50 per cent, with the remainder working from home. Furthermore, the order bans dust-generating construction and demolition activities across the entire region.

The order directly restricts construction and demolition activities across the National Capital Region, including linear public infrastructure projects. It also mandates reduced physical attendance in offices across the region. This regulatory action impacts urban planning and business operations within the affected areas.