# GRAP-3 Delhi-NCR: Diwali 2026 vehicle rules

> Delhi-NCR imposes GRAP Stage III restrictions ahead of Diwali 2026 to curb pollution.
- Title: GRAP-3 Delhi-NCR: Diwali 2026 vehicle rules · mint | Shortify
- Summary: Delhi-NCR imposes GRAP Stage III restrictions ahead of Diwali 2026 to curb pollution.
- Keywords: delhi, ncr, grap stage iii, diwali 2026, air quality index, construction restrictions, vehicle bans, public transport, school arrangements, office arrangements, india, mint
- Source: mint — https://livemint.com/news/india/grap3-in-delhi-ncr-vehicle-restrictions-and-more-whats-allowed-and-whats-not-ahead-of-diwali-2026-11793976208475.html
- Author: Garvit Bhirani
- Published: 2026-11-06T15:36:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: delhi, ncr, grap stage iii, diwali 2026, air quality index, construction restrictions, vehicle bans, public transport, school arrangements, office arrangements, india, news
## GRAP Stage III activated
CAQM invoked Stage III of GRAP across Delhi-NCR as a precaution against worsening pollution.
## Air quality concerns
Delhi’s average Air Quality Index stood at 382 on Friday, in the 'very poor' category.
## Construction restrictions
Non-essential construction and demolition work banned across Delhi-NCR including excavation, earthwork, piling, trenching, drilling, boring, demolition, brickwork, masonry, road construction and major repairs.
## Vehicle bans
BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel or older light motor vehicles barred from operating in Delhi and five high-vehicle-density NCR districts.
## Industrial restrictions
Diesel generator sets prohibited except for emergency and essential services; non-compliant industrial units face closure or operational restrictions.
## School and office arrangements
Schools up to Class 5 in Delhi and four NCR districts must conduct classes in hybrid mode.
## Public transport allowed
Metro services and public buses can continue operating with additional buses deployed to encourage public transport use.
## What's allowed
Essential construction projects, public transport services, and hybrid school arrangements permitted under GRAP Stage III.
## Key takeaway

Delhi-NCR bans older vehicles and construction work under GRAP Stage III as air quality worsens before Diwali 2026.