Section 154. Orders for securing compliance.

(1) Where the Authority, on the basis of material in its possession, is satisfied that a user or a licensee is contravening, or is likely to contravene, any of the conditions mentioned in his authorisation, permit or licence or the user or licensee has contravened or is likely to contravene any of the provisions of the Act, it shall, by an order, give such directions as may be necessary for the purpose of securing compliance with that condition or provision. (2) While giving direction under sub-section (1), the Authority shall have due regard to the extent to which any person has sustained, or is likely to sustain, loss or damage due to such contravention.