No illegal slaughter done in North Delhi area: NDMC to HC

North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) today told the Delhi High Court that due to strict vigil by its officials in past few weeks no illegal slaughter house has been operating in its area and fine of over Rs 4 lakh has been collected from those violating the law in the trade.
A bench headed by Chief Justice G Rohini took the report of civic body on record and posted the matter for further hearing on October 16.
Advocate Monika Arora appearing for NDMC submitted that due to the strict vigil and efficient action by the officials, illegal slaughter has been stopped in the area for the past few weeks.

The bench then asked the Delhi police to file its response to the plea.
"The officials of the Veterniary Services Department of North Delhi Municipal Corporation are taking action inspite of the fact that the illegal slaughtering is done during night hours. Fine of Rs 4,65,750 has been imposed on the persons involved in illegal slaughtering and four premises used for illegal slaughtering have been sealed," the status and action taken report of civic body till July 31, said.
It said the illegal transportation of animals from Ghazipur live stock market to Qasabpura was the root cause of illegal slaughtering in the area which has to be stopped by the Delhi police and the government.

The status report further said that though some incidents of slaughter occured in Qasabpura area but it has decreased significantly after the shifting of Idgah slaughter house and live stock market to Ghazipur.

On August 12, the court had sought response from the city government, civic body and the police on a plea seeking a ban on slaughter houses operating illegally in residential areas of north Delhi.
The bench was hearing a plea filed by NGO Help India Against Corruption, which sought action against officials in charge of the area and allegedly allowing the slaughter of animals in Qasabpura area of North Delhi.

The petition claimed that the court had in 2009 ordered closure of such slaughter houses due to various reasons.
The plea has also sought appointment of an investigating team to probe the alleged involvement of officials and take action against them according to law.