The Hindu 19.02.2013
Directives on mobile towers
In the backdrop of studies indicating a possible health
hazard on account of the exposure to electromagnetic radiations from
mobile phone towers, the Directorate of Municipal Administration has
instructed deputy commissioners to ensure that the guidelines stipulated
by the Department of Telecommunication are strictly followed.
In
a press release here, the Commissioner, Directorate of Municipal
Administration, said mobile towers should not be installed on the
premises of schools, colleges and hospitals. Prior permission should be
obtained from local bodies, planning authorities, government
departments, and the Pollution Control Board before installation.
Telecom
companies should adhere to the maximum permitted radiation levels fixed
by the government and install the towers at a suitable distance away
from the buildings and also at a considerable height from the ceiling of
the nearby buildings. The permission of land owners is mandatory too.
Deputy
commissioners have been told to ensure that the guidelines are followed
and if there are any violations, they should ensure that the towers are
shifted.
