In two separate complaints against installation of mobile towers in residential areas, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and the South Delhi Municipal Corporation to look into the issues and furnish action-taken reports.
A Bench headed by NGT judicial member S.P. Wangdi said: “Considering the facts and circumstances set out in the application, we deem it appropriate to forward this complaint to the DPCC and SDMC to jointly examine the factual aspects set out in the application and thereafter, take appropriate action in accordance with law.”
The directions came when the green panel was hearing a complaint forwarded by a group of Dwarka residents who alleged that a mobile tower was being installed in their colony by another resident without their permission.
Adverse impact
“The applicant apprehends adverse environmental impact and health hazard due to the tower,” the Bench observed while noting the complaint.
A separate complaint was forwarded by residents of Tikri Kalan alleging that installation of a mobile tower in Kalyan Gaon was a health concern for residents.
While noting that the DPCC has a policy pertaining to the installation of mobile towers, the tribunal directed the committee to look into the allegations.
“Needless to say that the order of the NGT is binding as a decree of court and non-compliance is actionable by way of punitive action including prosecution,” the Bench added.
