The Supreme Court today initiated a scrutiny of "deleterious" effects of radiation emanating from mobile towers. It has sought a report from the Centre on several aspects including steps taken to enforce standards for such emissions.<br/><br/>A bench comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justices C Nagappan and A M Khanwilkar directed Additional Solicitor General P S Patwalia, appearing for the DoT, to file a report apprising the court about issues including the effects of radiation and steps taken to contain them.<br/><br/>During the hearing, the bench asked DoT how it has been enforcing standards for emission of radiation from these towers. The apex court also asked the government to set a time- frame to make all phone service providers "fully compliant" to radiation standards and norms.