The Delhi administration has asked all offices to enforce a 50% work from home rule amid growing concerns over air pollution. Both government and private establishments in the national capital will now function at half strength while the rest work remotely. The change comes in tandem with enforcement of GRAP III across the city.
Who is eligible?
According to the order issued on Monday, all administrative secretaries and heads of departments will be required to attend office regularly. Government departments cannot have more than 50% of staff strength physically present in the office while the remainder work from home. Similar rules will also apply for all private offices functioning within Delhi — with 50% of the staff working “mandatorily” from home.
Which areas are exempt?
The order was passed by the government of Delhi and applies to the national capital territory. No guidance has been issued so far for the adjoining NCR cities.
