Section 31A

Power to give directions.

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

Act 14 of 1981
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

About this Act

An Act to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution, for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the aforesaid purposes, of Boards, for conferring on and assigning to such Boards powers and functions relating thereto and for matters connected therewith.

All sections

    ¹ [31A. 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.]

Notes

¹ Ins. by Act 47 of 1987, s. 14 (w.e.f. 1-4-1988).