This is to inform you that the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, has issued an order dated 03 November 2026, pursuant to the directions of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), mandating certain preventive measures to control air pollution in the NCR region.
As per the order, the following requirements shall be implemented across all private offices situated in District Gurugram from 05 November 2026 to 20 November 2026 (both days inclusive):
- 50% Physical Attendance: Private offices shall operate with not more than 50% of their total staff strength attending physically. The remaining employees shall work from home.
- Attendance Roster: Employers are required to issue roster-wise attendance instructions to employees and ensure that the attendance arrangement is implemented accordingly.
- Working Hours: Private establishments shall regulate their working hours and attendance accordingly and maintain the attendance roster for inspection by the concerned authorities.
- Exemptions: Industrial establishments and essential services are exempted where implementation of the 50% physical attendance arrangement is not feasible.
In view of the above, establishments operating in Gurugram are advised to make the necessary arrangements for implementing the 50% work-from-home arrangement during the prescribed period and maintain appropriate attendance records for verification by the authorities.
Please note that the order is effective from 05 November 2026 and shall remain in force until 20 November 2026, unless withdrawn or modified earlier.