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Delhi’s GRAP‑2 Restrictions: What Activities Are Allowed and Banned
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 05:38 PM
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The Delhi government’s GRAP‑2 order outlines specific activities that residents can continue and those that are now prohibited, aiming to curb the spread of disease.
The Delhi administration has issued a GRAP‑2 (Group‑Related Activity Protocol) directive that delineates which public and private gatherings are permissible under current health guidelines. The order applies to all districts of the National Capital Territory and is effective from the date of publication.
Allowed activities include small family functions of up to five members, essential medical appointments, and limited religious rites conducted with physical distancing and mask usage. Outdoor exercise in public parks is also permitted provided participants maintain a minimum distance of two metres.
Prohibited actions cover large gatherings such as weddings, cultural festivals, and political rallies, as well as indoor events where crowding cannot be assured. The directive also bans the operation of non‑essential commercial establishments that draw crowds, including movie theatres and banquet halls.
Violations attract fines ranging from INR 5,000 to INR 20,000 and may lead to temporary closure of the offending venue. Enforcement officers are authorized to conduct spot checks and request proof of compliance from organizers.
The government has urged citizens to cooperate with the restrictions while it monitors the epidemiological situation, promising to relax the rules if infection rates decline.
Allowed activities include small family functions of up to five members, essential medical appointments, and limited religious rites conducted with physical distancing and mask usage. Outdoor exercise in public parks is also permitted provided participants maintain a minimum distance of two metres.
Prohibited actions cover large gatherings such as weddings, cultural festivals, and political rallies, as well as indoor events where crowding cannot be assured. The directive also bans the operation of non‑essential commercial establishments that draw crowds, including movie theatres and banquet halls.
Violations attract fines ranging from INR 5,000 to INR 20,000 and may lead to temporary closure of the offending venue. Enforcement officers are authorized to conduct spot checks and request proof of compliance from organizers.
The government has urged citizens to cooperate with the restrictions while it monitors the epidemiological situation, promising to relax the rules if infection rates decline.