Section 1. Ins. by Act 18 of 2023, s. 2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-4-2024)

1. Ins. by Act 18 of 2023, s. 2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-4-2024). 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. 1. 1st April, 1991, vide Notifn. No. G.S.R 253, dated 27th March, 1991, see Gazette of India Ordinary, Part II s. 3(i). 2. Subs. by Act 11 of 1992, s. 2, for cl. (a) (w.e.f. 31-1-1992). 3. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for cl. (g) (w.e.f. 31-1-1992). 4. Ins. by Act 18 of 2023, s. 2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-4-2024). 5. Ins. by Act 11 of 1992, s. 2 (w.e.f. 31-1-1992). 6. Cl. (ha) shall be renumbered as cl. (hb) thereof by Act 18 of 2023, s. 2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-4-2024). - (j) "vehicle" means any mode of surface transport other than railways; 1[(k) words and expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (4 of 1882), and the Environment (Protection) Act,1986 (29 of 1986), shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in those Acts.]