The Delhi government has decided to end the work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for its employees as the situation in the Middle East has improved.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta approved the move on Saturday (July 4), saying that government offices can now return to normal operations.
The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) confirmed that the WFH policy for Wednesdays and Saturdays has been withdrawn.
A formal order is expected to be issued on the same day.
Government Employees to Return to Offices
According to the Delhi CMO, the decision was taken because the geopolitical situation has largely returned to normal.
The WFH arrangement had been introduced as a temporary measure during heightened tensions in West Asia.
With the rollback, government employees will once again attend offices on Wednesdays and Saturdays, restoring regular attendance across most departments.
Revised Office Timings Continue
Although the WFH policy has ended, the Delhi government will continue with revised office timings.
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) offices will now function from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. Meanwhile, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will continue its existing schedule of 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Officials said the different office timings help reduce traffic congestion and make daily commuting smoother across the city.
Why Was Work From Home Introduced?
The WFH policy was introduced in May 2026 when tensions in West Asia created concerns about fuel supplies and rising global uncertainty.
At that time, the Delhi government announced several temporary measures to save fuel, reduce pollution, and cut unnecessary travel.
These included:
Work from home on Wednesdays and Saturdays for government employees.
“Metro Monday,” encouraging ministers and senior officials to use Delhi Metro.
A one-year ban on official foreign travel for ministers and government officers.
A six-month suspension on purchasing new petrol, diesel, CNG, or hybrid vehicles for the government fleet.
The government also appealed to residents to observe “No Vehicle Days” and encouraged schools, colleges, and courts to conduct more online classes and hearings whenever possible.
Staggered Office Timings Will Stay
Even though employees are returning to offices full-time, the government has decided to keep staggered office timings.
Officials believe this system has helped reduce crowding on roads and public transport.
It also allows government offices to function normally while easing pressure on Delhi’s traffic.
Departments have been instructed to update employee schedules and inform staff about the revised office timings. MCD employees will continue working under their existing schedule.
Fuel Prices May Be Reviewed Later
Meanwhile, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said that petrol and diesel prices could be reviewed in the next two to three months if international crude oil prices remain low.
However, he clarified that an immediate price cut is unlikely.
According to him, state-run oil companies are still processing expensive crude oil purchased during the West Asia conflict.
These companies have also faced cumulative under-recoveries of around Rs 2.19 lakh crore.
Since refineries usually process crude oil bought nearly two months earlier, the cheaper crude being purchased now will only affect fuel prices after the older, high-cost stock has been used.
If global crude prices remain stable at lower levels for the next few months, oil companies may then consider reducing petrol and diesel prices.
