The Chemical Weapons Convention Act, 2000
10. Power of National
Authority to issue directions.-
Notwithstanding
anything contained in any other law but subject to the provisions of this Act,
the National Authority may, in the exercise of its powers and performance of
its functions under this Act, issue directions in writing to any person,
officer or authority and such person, officer or authority shall be bound to
comply with such directions. Explanation.-For the avoidance of doubts, it is
hereby declared that the power to issue direction under this section includes
the power to direct-
a.
the
closure, prohibition or regulation of any company, firm or industry engaged in
the development, production, processing, consumption or use of any Toxic
Chemical or Precursor listed in any of the production of any Discrete Organic
Chemical including Discrete Organic Chemicals containing elements of
phosphorous, sulphur or fluorine; or the Schedules 1 to 3 in the Annex on
Chemicals to the Convention or,
b.
the
stoppage or regulation of the supply of electricity or water or any other
service to such company, firm or industry.