Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
5. Power to give Directions
Notwithstanding anything contained in any
other law but subject to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government
may, in the exercise of its powers and performance of its functions under this
Act, issue directions in writing to any person, officer or any 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 directions under this
section includes the power to direct -
(a) the closure, prohibition or regulation of
any industry, operation or process; or
(b) stoppage or regulation of the supply of electricity or water or any other
service.