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Noida admin enforces strict GRAP-3 construction ban
The Story in Brief
The Gautam Buddh Nagar administration has directed officials to strictly enforce the ban on construction and demolition activities under GRAP-3, warning of action against violators as air quality worsens. District Magistrate Medha Roopam issued the directions during a virtual review meeting held to assess compliance with the restrictions imposed after the Commission for Air Quality Management invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR.
Roopam ordered all departments to ensure a complete ban on construction and demolition and to take action as per rules against violators. She asked officials to conduct regular inspections and monitoring for effective implementation of GRAP-3 measures. The meeting was attended by officials of the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway authorities, the transport department and sub-divisional magistrates. As of 4 pm on Thursday, 12 November 2026, Noida's AQI stood at 311, in the 'very poor' category, while Greater Noida recorded 288, in the 'poor' category.
Indian Opinion Analysis
With Noida's AQI at 311 and Greater Noida at 288, the ban on construction and demolition directly affects builders, labourers and contractors in the district. Compliance depends on regular inspections by multiple agencies, but the district magistrate has not set a review date for the curbs, leaving uncertainty over how long the halt will last. The CAQM will lift Stage III restrictions only when air quality improves consistently across Delhi-NCR.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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