Gurgaon work from home advisory: Half of government & private office staff to work remotely amid pollution; check exemptions and deadline

The Gurugram district administration has announced a set of measures to curb air pollution, including restrictions on construction and demolition activities and a 50% work-from-home arrangement for government and private offices. The measures will remain in force from November 5 to November 20, 2026, in compliance with directions issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). According to an order shared by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Gurugram on X, the restrictions will apply across the district and are aimed at reducing pollution and improving air quality in the Delhi-NCR region.

Work from home in Gurugram: 50% staff allowed in offices

The district administration has directed all Haryana government and private offices in Gurugram to ensure that no more than 50% of their employees attend the workplace physically. The remaining 50% of staff will have to work from home. Offices have also been asked to prepare and maintain roster-wise attendance records to ensure compliance.

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Industrial establishments and essential services where such an arrangement is not feasible have been exempted from this requirement.

Gurugram pollution control measures: Construction and demolition activities restricted

Dust-generating demolition and outdoor construction activities will remain restricted across Gurugram during the specified period. The restrictions will also cover linear public infrastructure projects, including road and highway construction, flyovers and pipelines.

However, essential and nationally important projects that are exempted from the restrictions will have to follow the prescribed dust mitigation measures strictly.

Gurugram air pollution curbs: Daily inspections, strict action for violations

The administration has directed concerned departments and enforcement agencies to carry out regular and daily inspections to ensure that the restrictions are followed.

Violations will invite action under Section 14 of the Commission for Air Quality Management Act, 2021, and other applicable laws.

The district administration has asked government departments, private establishments, construction agencies and residents to cooperate with the measures and follow the directions during the November 5-20 period.