Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
33A. Power to give Directions.
Notwithstanding anything contained in any
other law, but subject to the provisions of this Act, and to any directions
that the Central Government may give in this behalf, a Board may, in the
exercise of its powers and performance of its functions under this Act, issue
any 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 directions under this section includes the power to direct -
(a) the closure, prohibition or regulation of
any industry, operation or process; or
(b) the stoppage or regulation of supply of electricity, water or any other service.