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"Proceedings have been initiated in view of the news item to the effect that there is scrap business at Mayapuri, Delhi, worth Rs 6,000 crores per annum," it had noted. "The chief secretary states that the steps are now being taken to improve the situation, including the working of Delhi Pollution Control Committee. "The 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," it had added. NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal NGT ) has directed the Delhi chief secretary to furnish a status report on illegal scrap units, which do a business of around Rs 6,000 crore per annum, in Mayapuri area.A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel also asked the authorities to adopt stern precautionary measures against polluters in view of deteriorating air quality in the city.The NGT said that the failure of authorities was resulting in damage to public health and environment..