Amendment status not verified — confirm the current text below against the official source.
Power to give directions. – Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law but subject to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may1, 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.2 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. 3[5A. Appeal to National Green Tribunal. – Any person aggrieved by any directions issued under section 5, on or after the commencement of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (19 of 2010), may file an appeal to the National Green Tribunal established under section 3 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (19 of 2010), in accordance with the provisions of that Act.]