He was replying to questions raised by Congress MLA Laghu Kanade, BJP's Ashish Shelar and others.

Minister Samant said that BEST disposes of scrap through e-auction. However, Shelar claimed that disposal of BEST bus scrap and other scrap is a big scam and should be immediately investigated.

He further alleged that this scam is taking place at BEST headquarters located in South Mumbai.

Shelar claimed that only two companies were involved in the e-auction and how they got the contract should also be investigated.

The opposition objected to the reply given by the government that no irregularities were found in the auction of BEST bus scrap.

BJP MLAs also said that there are some issues which need investigation.

After members of the opposition and BJP expressed concern and demanded a probe, the minister agreed and announced a high-level committee.