Construction and demolition work has also been banned till November 21 in Delhi, while schools and other educational institutes will remain closed in the national capital until further orders, Rai informed.
The top court was hearing a plea filed by a 17-year-old Delhi student, related to air pollution in Delhi and adjoining areas due to stubble burning.
Construction workers said that ban on construction without due notice and publicity leaves them completely insecure and unaware, making them ideal fodder for harassment by the implementing agencies.
Delhi recorded its air quality index at 389 at 9 am. It had slipped into the severe zone on Tuesday and was recorded at 403 at 4 pm. Air quality index in Faridabad (350), Ghaziabad (368), Greater Noida (358), Gurugram (354) and Noida (369) also recorded their air quality in very poor category.
Delhi-NCR recorded its air quality in the very poor category on Wednesday morning and no major improvement is likely until Sunday, according to IMD.
BJP said that rising pollution level in Delhi is the biggest failure of the Arvind Kejriwal government.
Delhi air quality index: Air quality in Delhi remains in the ‘very poor’ zone today with SAFAR recording an overall AQI of 379.
The Supreme Court on Monday had directed the Commission For Air Quality Management to hold a joint meeting and on Tuesday.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
The AQI on Monday was 'very poor' and is unlikely to improve on Tuesday, SAFAR, a forecasting system under the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, IITM, Pune, said.
Congress spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill accused both the BJP and AAP of indulging in a blame game and wasting the taxpayers' money on "hollow" advertisements.
The AAP government, in its affidavit, told the apex court that it was ready to take steps like complete lockdown to control air pollution in the capital city.
Delhi Pollution News: Although a visible improvement in air quality in Delhi was recorded on Sunday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'very poor' category.
The Delhi government released a statement, in which it quoted Rai as saying that on November 9, a high-level meeting was conducted and it was decided that five strict steps will be taken to provide relief to the people of the city from the pollution problem as soon as possible.
The order comes into force with immediate effect and shall remain operational till November 17, the state government said.
Sisodia remarks came as he flagged off a cycle rally as part of the Delhi government's Rahagiri program at West Vinod Nagar, Patparganj on Sunday.
According to the government agencies, AQI between 0-50 is considered good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor and 401-500 are marked as severe/hazardous.
The Chief Justice said stubble burning may be part of the problem, but not the only issue behind severe air pollution in the capital.
The Supreme Court termed the rise in air pollution in Delhi-NCR as an "emergency situation", stressing that crucial measures need to be taken.
The air quality in Delhi remained in the 'severe' category on Saturday morning, with the AQI being recorded at 473. The air quality index of neighbouring areas of Noida and Gurgaon was recorded at 587 and 557 respectively.
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