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The Central Government sends the Board a written direction on a matter and the Board disputes that it is a question of policy. Under the SEZ Act, 2005, who decides whether the question is one of policy, and with what effect?

The Central Government decides, and its decision is final. Section 9(5) binds the Board to written policy directions from the Central Government, and section 9(6) provides that the Central Government's determination of whether a question is one of policy is final.

  1. AThe Central Government decides, and its decision is finalCorrect
  2. BThe Board decides by majority, and its decision is final
  3. CThe Development Commissioner decides, subject to appeal to the Board
  4. DThe matter is decided by both Houses of Parliament within thirty days

Explanation

Section 9(5) binds the Board by written policy directions of the Central Government. Section 9(6) says the Central Government's decision on whether a question is one of policy is final. The Board and Development Commissioner have no such final say.

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