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New Delhi: The Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM) has revoked the restrictions of GRAP-4 from Delhi and NCR region due to low pollution. Now the restrictions of the third phase of GRAP will remain in force. The Air Quality Commission has directed the removal of restrictions imposed on non-BS VI diesel powered light motor vehicles and trucks entering the capital in Delhi-NCR under the final phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). To the authorities on Sunday. The restrictions were imposed three days ago.
An Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM) order said, “As the current AQI level of Delhi is around 339, which is 111 AQI points below the ceiling for implementation of GRAP Phase-IV measures and Phase-IV As all preventive/mitigation/preventive measures are in place under all phases, the AQI is expected to remain improving.” “The forecast of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) or IITM does not indicate any sharp deterioration in the situation,” it said.
Sub-Committee revokes the order, issued on 3rd November 2022, for actions under Stage-IV of the GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR) with immediate effect. Actions under Stages-I to Stage-III of GRAP shall however remain invoked & be implemented, monitored & reviewed. pic.twitter.com/uUP81U2WDi
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2022
The Commission said that a large number of stakeholders and people are affected by the restrictions under GRAP Phase IV. The Commission said that there are no more stringent measures than those mentioned in GRAP Phase-IV, which can be taken to improve the air quality scenario.
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“The sub-committee, accordingly, decides to withdraw the order dated November 3, 2022 for measures under Phase-IV of GRAP, with immediate effect,” it said. However, the measures under phases one to three of GRAP will remain in force and will be implemented, monitored and reviewed by all relevant agencies across the National Capital Region (NCR) to ensure that the level of AQI is further ‘severe’. ‘ did not fall into the category.
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