law: Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
  12. Power to give directions 
  Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law but subject
  
  to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, in exercise of its
  
  powers and performance of its functions under this Act, issue such directions
  
  in writing as it may deem fit for the purposes of this Act to any owner or any
  
  person, officer, authority or agency and such owner, person, officer, authority
  
  or agency shall be bound to comply with such directions. 
  Explanation: For the removal of doubts, it is hereby
  
  declared that the power to issue directions under this section includes the
  
  power to direct- 
  (a) prohibition or regulation of the handling of any hazardous
  
  substance; or 
  (b) stoppage or regulation of the supply of electricity, water
  
  or any other service.