New Delhi, Oct 26 (KNN) The National Green Tribunal has formed a seven-member special task force to take action against units involved in illegally dismantling heavy vehicle at the scrap metal market in west Delhi’s Mayapuri.

The scrap business in Mayapuri amounts to Rs 6,000 crore per annum.

The NGT order came after reports came in media on how this business was in Mayapuri violating pollution norms. The order was passed on Tuesday.

A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel has said that the special task force will comprise representatives of the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi Development Authority, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (DSIIDC), South Delhi Municipal Corporation, the district magistrate and district police head.

It will report to the chief secretary of Delhi, who will monitor its work at least once a month.

Goel said: “Activities of the said business spew toxic fumes, and chemicals and oils are also emitted. Such toxic fumes create severe air pollution affecting public health.”

“The illegal industrial activities comprise dismantling equipment, burning of toxic industrial waste, and use of gas or electric cutting of vehicles. The STF may forthwith take steps for stopping illegal activities and initiate proceedings against those identified being involved in contributing to pollution,” the Bench added.