Section 5: Power to give directions.

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986Central Act · Act 29 of 1986

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.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Section	5
Marginal note	Power to give directions.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source
Judgments citing it	16

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