Clause 137 - Power of Central Government to issue directions - Finance Bill, 2015

Power of Central Government to issue directions 137. (1) The Central Government may issue to the Agency, by an order in writing, directions on policy from time to time. (2) The decision of the Central Government as to whether a direction is one of policy or not is final. (3) Before issuing any direction under this section, the Agency must be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard to express its views. (4) The Agency is bound by the directions issued under this section in the exercise of its powers or the discharge of its functions, under this Chapter.