30 vehicle scrapping units sealed
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30 vehicle scrapping units sealed
Description
New Delhi: A team of Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has sealed 30 illegal vehicle scrapping units. On a tip-off, DPCC conducted extensive survey in Nangli Sakrawati and identified 18 illegal units. The team shut operations of these units and imposed penalties on the operators. DPCC also conducted surveys in outline areas, including Nilothi, Mundka, Mangolpuri, Mukundpur, Ghevra and Tikri Kalan, and found 12 additional illegal units. “All the 30 units were sealed and their equipment like gas cutters, grinders and welding machines seized. We have imposed a penalty varying from Rs 3 lakh-20 lakh, depending on their size. We have also launched prosecution to dissuade illegal operators to conduct such activity,” said a senior official, adding that the process of dismantling and scrapping of End of Life Vehicles (ELVs) in an unscientific manner generate toxic fumes and chemicals, which affect the air quality. The official added that some of the licensed agencies with adequate area, equipment and waste processing facilities had started operations in NCR, including Greater Noida and Sonipat. TNN
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2020-09-21
Coverage
Delhi