Statesman News Service
MALDA, Sept.18: The English Bazaar Municipality (EBM) has sought clarification from the general manager, BSNL in Malda regarding alleged violation of norms for installation of mobile towers in the town.
The chairman of the EBM wrote a letter to the general manager BSNL, Malda on 30 August 2008 (Memo No. 861/T-54) requesting him to reply early to six questions on the issue of ‘illegal installation’ of mobile towers.
The civic body’ action was prompted by several complaints from local residents.
The letter said: “ A number of mobile towers have been installed within the jurisdiction of the EBM without the permission from the civic body that leads to violation of West Bengal Municipal Act 1993”.
The civic body has also said the buildings on which the mobile towers have been installed have neither obtained permission from the civic body nor were inspected by the competent authority as to whether those buildings are suitable enough for installing the mobile towers.
The EMB chairman also drew the attention of the BSNL general manager regarding the specific guidelines issued by the Department of Environment, order No. EN/939/T-IV-I/001/2006 dated 24.04.2008, which are to be followed while installation of mobile towers.
The EBM has sought replies to six questions: Whether approval was obtained from the director of fire service or expert opinion taken for ensuring the structure, whether any pollution control board approval was obtained or soil tests made, whether the community vis a vis security has been followed as per section 327 of the West Bengal Municipal Act and whether the regulation and direction under section 386 of the Municipal Act 1993 is followed.
The general manager, Malda, BSNL Mr. Neeraj Khare said he had not received the letter toll now.
“It is a letter related to legal matters. We would consult the matter with legal experts for necessary action”, he said.
“Several rules and regulations have been formulated recently which did not exist earlier. But I must look into the matter before making any statement ”, Mr. Khare said.
MALDA, Sept.18: The English Bazaar Municipality (EBM) has sought clarification from the general manager, BSNL in Malda regarding alleged violation of norms for installation of mobile towers in the town.
The chairman of the EBM wrote a letter to the general manager BSNL, Malda on 30 August 2008 (Memo No. 861/T-54) requesting him to reply early to six questions on the issue of ‘illegal installation’ of mobile towers.
The civic body’ action was prompted by several complaints from local residents.
The letter said: “ A number of mobile towers have been installed within the jurisdiction of the EBM without the permission from the civic body that leads to violation of West Bengal Municipal Act 1993”.
The civic body has also said the buildings on which the mobile towers have been installed have neither obtained permission from the civic body nor were inspected by the competent authority as to whether those buildings are suitable enough for installing the mobile towers.
The EMB chairman also drew the attention of the BSNL general manager regarding the specific guidelines issued by the Department of Environment, order No. EN/939/T-IV-I/001/2006 dated 24.04.2008, which are to be followed while installation of mobile towers.
The EBM has sought replies to six questions: Whether approval was obtained from the director of fire service or expert opinion taken for ensuring the structure, whether any pollution control board approval was obtained or soil tests made, whether the community vis a vis security has been followed as per section 327 of the West Bengal Municipal Act and whether the regulation and direction under section 386 of the Municipal Act 1993 is followed.
The general manager, Malda, BSNL Mr. Neeraj Khare said he had not received the letter toll now.
“It is a letter related to legal matters. We would consult the matter with legal experts for necessary action”, he said.
“Several rules and regulations have been formulated recently which did not exist earlier. But I must look into the matter before making any statement ”, Mr. Khare said.
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