law: Environment (Protection) Act, 1986  
  5. Power to give Directions
  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.