Question
Consider the following statements regarding Section 5 of
the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986: 1. Section 5 empowers the Central Government to issue “directions in writing” to any person, officer, or authority. 2. Such directions may include the power to close, prohibit, or regulate any industry or process. 3. These directions may also include the stoppage or regulation of the supply of electricity, water, or any other service. Which of the above statements is/are correct?Solution
All statements correctly reflect Section 5, which grants wide powers to the Central Government to issue binding directions, including closure of industries and stoppage of essential services.
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