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Section 33A: Power to give directions.

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974Central Act · Act 6 of 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.]

Where this provision sits

ActThe Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Section33A
Marginal notePower to give directions.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

  • inserted. . Ins. by s. 18, ibid. (w.e.f. 29-9-1988).

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