New Delhi, Oct 10 (KNN) Closure of industrial units running in "non-conforming" residential areas of Rohini has been ordered by the National Green Tribunal which has also slapped a fine of Rs 50,000 each on the Delhi government and others for their "defaults and inaction" towards violation of rules.

The green panel said the units causing pollution, including unauthorized car workshops in violation of law.

This must be stopped immediately, and a report of action taken may be submitted before the tribunal within one month, the panel said.

This amount of Rs 50,000 should be deposited with the Central Pollution Control Board (CNCB) within one month.

Delhi's Chief Secretary has been directed by the Tribunal to call a meeting of the authorities concerned and seek an action plan to be prepared and implemented by a team comprising the DCP of the area, SDM and senior officer of Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC).

It noted that the said team must also conduct a public hearing on the spot at least once in every week.

It was undisputed that illegal activities were going on and that there was total apathy on part of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and the police authorities in performing their duties, said a bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel.

The tribunal asked the chief secretary to send the compliance report by November 30 by e-mail and posted the matter for consideration on December 3.

The direction came on a plea filed by city resident.

In violation of the Master Plan for Delhi 2021, according to the applicant, illegal activities are taking place despite complaints to the DPCC, which admitted the automobile servicing activities were being run in non-conforming areas.