# CAQM removes exemptions for older goods vehicles under strict GRAP stages

- Published: 2026-09-29T13:02:42.172Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T01:31:20.357Z
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- Involves: BS VI diesel, CNG and electric buses (allowed to ply in Delhi-NCR), BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers (apply in Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar at Grap Stage III), BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers (extension to Sonipat), BS-IV and below goods vehicles carrying essential commodities, BS-IV and below vehicles under Stages III and IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), Dr SD Attri, Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) framework for Delhi-NCR, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar, Sonipat, actions related to diesel generator sets, and to the entry of BS-IV and below buses from NCR and adjoining states (moved from Stage II to Stage I), advisory of September 10 asking that physical sports competitions scheduled in NCR in November and December be rescheduled

## How it developed

- 2026-09-29T13:02:42.172Z - Hindustan Times: [CAQM removes exemptions for older goods vehicles under strict GRAP stages](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/caqm-removes-exemptions-for-older-goods-vehicles-under-strict-grap-stages-101790685147276.html)
- 2026-09-29T17:30:04.518Z - LiveMint: [CAQM modifies GRAP rules: Here’s what you need to know about new Delhi-NCR restrictions | Today News](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/caqm-modifies-grap-rules-here-s-what-you-need-to-know-about-new-delhi-ncr-restrictions-11790700338936.html)
- 2026-09-30T01:31:20.357Z - Hindustan Times: [BS-IV and below vehicles no more exempt from Delhi-NCR pollution curbs Grap III & IV](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bsiv-older-vehicles-no-more-exempt-from-delhi-ncr-pollution-curbs-grap-iii-iv-caqm-removes-exemptions-101790704676240.html)

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