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Winter pollution curbs begin on November 1 with fixed-term restrictions in Delhi.
The measures include a ban on construction and dust-generating sites, along with limits on older non-Delhi-registered vehicles below BS-VI.
Offices are required to allow 50 percent work from home under the seasonal rules.
Parking charges at authorized sites are doubled, according to the reporting.
Why it mattersThe restrictions can affect construction, vehicle movement, and daily activity as Delhi enters its high-smog season.
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Authorities plan to monitor compliance using ANPR cameras, special teams, and an AI-enabled command center.
Fuel stations will not serve vehicles without a valid PUCC, and strict penalties are planned for non-compliance.
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said enforcement may be relaxed slightly until Deepavali to reduce public inconvenience.
The reporting says these fixed-term rules differ from GRAP because they remain in place regardless of changing air quality.