(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, every person shall, in the discharge of his functions and duties under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy as the Central Government may give to it in writing from time to time.
(2) The decision of the Central Government as to whether a question is one of policy or not, shall be final.
(2) The decision of the Central Government as to whether a question is one of policy or not, shall be final.
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