Lawgist33APower to give directions
1 [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.]
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1. Ins. by s. 18, ibid. (w.e.f. 29-9-1988).
- 19 Power of State Government to restrict the application of the Act to certain areas
- 20 Power to obtain information
- 21 Power to take samples of effluents and procedure to be followed in connection therewith
- 22 Reports of the result of analysis on samples taken under section 21
- 23 Power of entry and inspection
- 24 Prohibition on use of stream or well for disposal of polluting matter, etc
- 25 Restrictions on new outlets and new discharges
- 26 Provision regarding existing discharge of sewage or trade effluent
- 27 Refusal or withdrawal of consent by State Board
- 28 Appeals
- 29 Revision
- 30 Power of State Board to carry out certain works
- 31 Furnishing of information to State Board and other agencies in certain cases
- 32 Emergency measures in case of pollution of stream or well
- 33 Power of Board to make application to courts for restraining apprehended pollution of water in streams or wells
- 33A Power to give directions
