Directions by Government

Directions by Government.—

1. (1) The Government may from time to time issue to the Board such general or special directions of policy as they may deem necessary or expedient for the purposes of carrying out the objects of this Act and the Board shall be bound to follow and act upon such directions: Provided that the Board shall be given an opportunity to express its views before any direction is given under this sub-section.
2. (2) The decision of the Government whether a question is one of policy or not shall be final.
3. (3) The Government may issue direction to Kerala Maritime Board to develop non major ports in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Ports Act, 1908 (Central Act 15 of 1908) and the amended Act, if any, by the Government of India.