New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- All Delhi government offices and private establishments have been directed to operate with 50% staff on-site, with the remaining employees working from home, as part of GRAP Stage 3 measures triggered by the worsening air quality, an order issued Monday said.

The direction was issued by the Environment Department under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to all Delhi government offices and private establishments operating in the national capital.

All administrative secretaries and heads of departments will attend office regularly, with not more than 50 per cent of staff strength physically present in the office. The remaining will work from home, it said.

All private offices functioning within Del...