The Haryana State Pollution Control Board ordered the closure of 10 construction and demolition sites in Gurugram North for failing to comply with dust-control rules.
Gurugram's air quality deteriorated to the very poor category for the first time this season on Tuesday, with the AQI touching 319.
Deputy Commissioner Uttam Singh ordered a ban on all dust-generating construction activities from November 5 to 20 and capped physical office attendance at 50%.