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Delhi-NCR GRAP 3: BS-III Petrol, BS-IV Diesel Cars Banned from 6 November
Delhi-NCR GRAP 3: BS-III Petrol, BS-IV Diesel Cars Banned from 6 November
The Story in Brief
Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan came into force across Delhi-NCR on 6 November 2026, banning BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel or older light motor vehicles in Delhi and five NCR districts: Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida). Two-wheelers are exempt from this specific ban, though registration, emission and Pollution Under Control Certificate norms still apply. Vehicles specially adapted for persons with disabilities and used exclusively for their personal travel are also exempt.
Separate restrictions apply to commercial vehicles. Diesel-operated BS-IV and older light and medium goods vehicles registered outside Delhi cannot enter the capital during Stage III, with an earlier exemption for essential commodities removed. An additional winter measure bars petrol and diesel vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not meet BS-VI emission standards from entering the city from 1 November 2026 to 31 January 2027. CNG and electric vehicles are exempt from this entry restriction. Motorists should check CAQM and Delhi Traffic Police notifications before travelling, as restrictions change when the GRAP stage is revised.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Stage III ban exempts two-wheelers, the most common mode of transport in the region, meaning millions of commuters face no immediate disruption to daily travel. Private car owners with BS-III petrol or BS-IV diesel vehicles bear the direct burden, with enforcement covering five high-density NCR districts beyond Delhi. A separate outstation vehicle entry restriction, in force until 31 January 2027, adds complexity for inter-state travellers. The key unresolved point is how long Stage III will remain in force, as CAQM can downgrade or upgrade restrictions based on real-time air quality data.
Source: timesnownews.com
This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Methodology and corrections.
