A.P.Pollution Control Board v. Prof.M.V.Nayudu(Retd.

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Under Section 2(b), `environmental pollution" means any solid, liquid or gaseous substance
present in such concentration may be, or tend to be, injurious to environment. Section 2(e)
defines `hazardous substance' as any substance or preparation which, by reason of its
chemical or physio-chemical properties or handling, is liable to cause harm to human being,
other living creatures, plants, micr-organism, property or the environment. Section 3 refers to
the extensive process of the Central Government to take measures to protect and improve
environment. Sub-clause (2) permits measures to be taken (see clause (v) by imposing.
"restriction of areas in which industries, operations or processes or class of industries,
operations or processes shall not be carried out or shall be carried out subject to certain
safeguards."
Section 5 deals with the power of the Central Government, to issue directions to any person,
officer or any authority and such person, officer or authority shall be bound to comply with
such conditions. Explanation to Section 5 clarifies that the said power to issue directions
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 services."