The administration has directed offices to alter schedules, setting Municipal Corporation of Delhi hours from 8:30 am to 5 pm and Delhi government shifts from 10 am to 6:30 pm through February 28. To curb vehicular emissions, parking rates at authorized non-metro lots will double, and sub-BS-VI vehicles from outside the capital face entry bans until January 31. Construction is broadly restricted, including a total prohibition on all building activity from December 20 to January 20. Officials will utilize night-time drone surveillance to identify illegal waste burning and issue penalties under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
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Government and private offices must implement a fifty percent work-from-home mandate thro…: Government and private offices must implement a fifty percent work-from-home mandate through January 31, excluding essential public services.
Parking fees at authorized locations will double through February 28, though Delhi Metro…: Parking fees at authorized locations will double through February 28, though Delhi Metro Rail Corporation facilities are excluded from the hike.
Violators of the anti-pollution measures risk severe penalties, property sealings, or cri…: Violators of the anti-pollution measures risk severe penalties, property sealings, or criminal prosecution under the Environment Protection Act of 1986.
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