7. Minister’s direction to the Board

In the exercise, discharge and performance of its powers, functions and duties, the Board shall be subject to, and act in accordance with, such general or special directions as the Minister may from time to time issue in relation to any matter that appears to him to affect the national interest or efficient administration of the Board.

The Minister may, from time to time, order all or any of the activities of the Board to be investigated and reported upon by such person or persons as he may specify and, upon such order being made, the Board shall afford all such facilities, and furnish all such information, as may be necessary to carry out the order.

The Minister shall, in issuing directions under subsection (1) with regard to any matter affecting the functions assigned to any other Minister, act in consultation with that