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The Central Government issues an Order under section 6(3) allowing the Director General to exercise some of its powers under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992. Which of the following powers could NOT be delegated through such an Order?

The power to formulate or amend the foreign trade policy under section 5 cannot be delegated by an Order under section 6(3). That sub-section excludes the powers under sections 3, 5, 15, 16 and 19, so those remain with the Central Government.

  1. AThe power to amend the foreign trade policy under section 5Correct
  2. BThe power to grant Importer-exporter Code Numbers
  3. CThe power to receive declarations submitted for exports
  4. DThe power to specify procedures for administering the policy

Explanation

Section 6(3) allows delegation of any power of the Central Government under the Act other than the powers under sections 3, 5, 15, 16 and 19. Section 5 covers formulating and amending the foreign trade policy, so that power cannot be delegated this way.

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