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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Environment Protection Act, 1986 Section 5

Power to Give Directions

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/37716

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Environment Protection Act, 1986 Section 5 is part of Environment Protection Act, 1986 - Power to Give Directions. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.

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Section Text

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.

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What does Environment Protection Act, 1986 Section 5 provide?

Section Section 5 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986 (Power to Give Directions) is reproduced on this page as part of the Environment Protection Act, 1986. Lawyers and researchers use it to read the statutory wording before checking how courts have applied this section in reported judgments.

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