Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
12. Power to give directions
Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law but subject
to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, in exercise of its
powers and performance of its functions under this Act, issue such directions
in writing as it may deem fit for the purposes of this Act to any owner or any
person, officer, authority or agency and such owner, person, officer, authority
or agency shall be bound to comply with such directions.
Explanation: For the removal of doubts, it is hereby
declared that the power to issue directions under this section includes the
power to direct-
(a) prohibition or regulation of the handling of any hazardous
substance; or
(b) stoppage or regulation of the supply of electricity, water
or any other service.