Section 49 of BDA : Section 49: Power Of State Government To Give Directions

Explanation using Example

Imagine a State Biodiversity Board (SBB) in India is working on a project to catalogue and conserve plant species within a state's forests. During this project, the State Government decides that certain areas of the forest should be developed for tourism to boost the local economy. The State Government issues a written directive to the SBB, stating that while conservation is important, the policy of the state is also to promote sustainable tourism.

The SBB must take this directive into account and may need to adjust their conservation project to align with the policy direction. They might be allowed to express their concerns and how the directive could impact biodiversity. However, ultimately, if there's a disagreement on whether the matter is a question of policy, the State Government's decision is final.