The Biological Diversity Act, 2002
49. Power of State
Government to give directions.-
1.
Without
prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Act, the State Biodiversity Board
shall, in the discharge of its functions and duties under this Act, be bound by
such directions on questions of policy as the State Government may give in
writing to it from time to time: Provided that the State Biodiversity Board
shall, as far as practicable, be given an opportunity to express its views
before any direction is given under this sub-section.
2.
The
decision of the State Government whether a question is one of policy or not
shall be final.