HC seeks response on removal of tower near PHC

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Mar 20: High Court issued notice to telecommunication authorities for filing of response to the plea seeking removal of installation of mobile tower which has been installed in close proximity of Public Health Center in Kargil.
The Division Bench of Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Rajesh Bindal issued notice to Secretary Telecommunication, New Delhi, Chief General Manager Bharan Sanchar Nigam Limited Jammu, Telecommunication District Manager Leh, Chief Executive Officer LAHDC Kargil, Chief Medical Officer Kargil and others for filing of response to the PIL.
“The removal of the tower is being sought over the possible hazardous health effects viz, cancer and other diseases by the emission of harmful radiations from the said tower. “The action of the respondents is illegal and is adversely affecting the health of the locals who are not in a position to protect their own interest on account of poverty, incapacity and ignorance”, reads the PIL
Direction is being sought particularly on Secretary Telecommunication New Delhi, Chief General Manager Bharan Sanchar Nigam Limited Jammu, Telecommunication District Manager Leh to remove the mobile tower which has been installed in close proximity of New Type of Public Health Centre Batalik Kargil and reinstalling the same as per the norms and guidelines.
It is further submitted that CMO Kargil and Bharti Airtel Limited be restrained from installing the tower in close proximity of the health center situated at Batalik Kargil.

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