Section 4
Power of Minister to issue general directions
of Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996
The Minister may, from time to time, give an officer appointed under this Part directions of a general character, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as to the exercise of the powers and discretion conferred on and the duties required to be discharged by, the officer under this Act.
(2)
The directions given under subsection (1) may be in relation to a matter which appears to the Minister to affect the national policies, strategies and guidelines on higher education formulated and determined by the National Council on Higher Education established under the National Council on Higher Education Act 1996 [Act 546].
(3)
An officer to whom directions have been given under this section shall give effect to every such direction.